EPISODE · Mar 4, 2025 · 50 MIN
CEO and Co-Founder of Harbinger: John Harris
from Kilowatt: A Podcast about Electric Vehicles · host 918Digital
Description:In this episode, I speak with John Harris, the CEO of Harbinger Motors, about electric vehicle chassis development focused on medium-duty vehicles. John outlines Harbinger's mission to electrify a market that has seen little advancement in decades, highlighting practical applications like delivery services and specialty vehicles. We delve into his diverse background, which includes aerospace engineering and creative roles, providing insights into manufacturing challenges and cost management in the EV sector. John shares details about Harbinger's scalable battery architecture and innovative drive units designed for efficiency and durability. Additionally, we discuss the company's approach to reducing costs for commercial fleets and their plans for developing versatile cab chassis systems. Concluding our conversation, we explore the critical role of infrastructure in the electric vehicle transition and how Harbinger aims to facilitate this movement with specialized products.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+Other Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle PlaylistHarbinger Links:Harbinger (Website)Harbinger (Instagram)Harbinger (Facebook)Harbinger (LinkenIn)*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Description:In this episode, I speak with John Harris, the CEO of Harbinger Motors, about electric vehicle chassis development focused on medium-duty vehicles. John outlines Harbinger's mission to electrify a market that has seen little advancement in decades, highlighting practical applications like delivery services and specialty vehicles. We delve into his diverse background, which includes aerospace engineering and creative roles, providing insights into manufacturing challenges and cost management in the EV sector. John shares details about Harbinger's scalable battery architecture and innovative drive units designed for efficiency and durability. Additionally, we discuss the company's approach to reducing costs for commercial fleets and their plans for developing versatile cab chassis systems. Concluding our conversation, we explore the critical role of infrastructure in the electric vehicle transition and how Harbinger aims to facilitate this movement with specialized products.Support the Show:PatreonAcast+Other Podcasts:Beyond the Post YouTubeBeyond the Post PodcastShuffle PlaylistHarbinger Links:Harbinger (Website)Harbinger (Instagram)Harbinger (Facebook)Harbinger (LinkenIn)*ART PROVIDED BY DALL-eSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/kilowatt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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CEO and Co-Founder of Harbinger: John Harris
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