Building the Impossible with Dennis Savic

Title: Building the ImpossibleSubtitle: Manufacturing, Innovation and Building an Electric Motorcycle CompanyGuest: Dennis SavicWhat does it take to build a manufacturing company in a country that increasingly imports rather than makes things?In this conversation I sit down with Dennis Savic, founder and CEO of Savic Motorcycles, to explore the realities of building an advanced manufacturing business in Australia at a time when much of the Western world has shifted production offshore.Starting with a university engineering project, Dennis has spent years transforming an ambitious idea into one of Australia's most exciting electric motorcycle companies. We discuss the long road from prototype to production, the technical challenges of designing a high-performance electric motorcycle, and the resilience required to build a hardware company in an increasingly competitive global market.Our conversation goes far beyond motorcycles. We examine the broader forces reshaping manufacturing, including global supply chains, the rise of China's industrial capability, Australia's changing economic landscape, and what it takes for entrepreneurs to compete against established international manufacturers.We also discuss battery technology, software integration, product design, engineering, investment, scaling production, government policy, innovation, and the future of electric mobility.Whether you're interested in engineering, entrepreneurship, advanced manufacturing, electric vehicles or Australia's industrial future, this conversation offers an honest look at what it takes to build something tangible in an economy that often rewards software over hardware.Topics discussed include:• Building an Australian manufacturing company• Savic Motorcycles and the C-Series• Entrepreneurship and startup life• Electric motorcycles and EV technology• Product design and engineering• Battery systems and regenerative braking• Software, IoT and connected vehicles• Global supply chains and manufacturing• Australia's industrial future• Innovation, investment and scaling productionLinks and interview references:Savic Motorcycles Website - https://www.savicmotorcycles.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/savicmotorcycles/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/savic-motorcycles/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SavicMC/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQpdjhq2NwxbwNmZhE3UmkA If you enjoy conversations about entrepreneurship, engineering, manufacturing, technology and the people building the future, subscribe to The New Orchard for more long-form discussions with innovators, founders and original thinkers.