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Mark Hanchett | Atlis Motor Vehicles

Being an Engineer · 23 Sept 2022 · 44m · Episode 36

What this episode covers

Mark Hanchett, CEO and founder of Atlis Motor Vehicles, discusses his background at Axon and his approach to building a new energy automotive ecosystem focused on the work market. He details Atlis's strategy of developing proprietary battery cells and packs to achieve rapid charging and consistent power delivery for heavy-duty trucks like the XT. Hanchett also shares insights on fundraising from individual investors, the importance of resilience in hardware startups, and the engineering philosophy of using common modules to reduce complexity and cost.

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companies scaling up

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Companies
Atlis Motor Vehicles, Axon, Rivian, Panasonic
Products
Taser, XT Pickup, Ford Lightning

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