We have two big EV topics to chew on this week, and both involve the heads of organizations. First, let’s discuss Elon. Is Tesla’s success tied to its polarizing CEO, or is there life after Musk? Then, it’s time to talk about the rise and fall (and then another rise and fall) of Henrik Fisker’s automotive empire. Was his vision right but the timing wrong, did Henrik concentrate on the wrong things, and what is this CEO’s next play?
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SHOW NOTES
Separating Elon Musk and Tesla: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/tesla-and-elon-musk-separating-the-machine-from-the-man
Fisker closes Manhattan Beach headquarters warns employees end may be near: https://insideevs.com/news/718677/fisker-closing-california-headquarters-report/
What is Henrik Fisker’s story?: https://www.thewattcar.com/home/the-complex-curious-history-of-fisker-the-man-and-the-brand
Magna assuming “no additional Fisker Ocean production” in earnings call: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/magna-international-inc-nyse-mga-132242566.html
Fisker reportedly parting out Oceans to provide repair parts: https://www.businessinsider.com/fisker-fixing-some-evs-with-parts-from-inventory-vehicles-sources-2024-4
German contract engineering firm Bertrandt sues Fisker for $13 million in damages for non-payment: https://techcrunch.com/2024/05/03/fisker-pear-alaska-lawsuit-engineering-class-action/
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode cover courtesy Fisker
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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