{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Disruptors for GOOD | Social Entrepreneurs and Social Enterprises","title":"Jason Marks and Forrest North // Co-founders of TELO Trucks","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1772,"description":"In episode 198 of the Disruptors for Good podcast, I speak with Jason Marks and Forrest North, Co-founders of Telo Trucks, on their journey to creating Tello Trucks, an electric vehicle company focused on building utilitarian small trucks.\nThe founders talk about their backgrounds in the EV industry and the catalyst for starting TELO. The conversation covers battery technology, battery lifespan, and the challenges of battery production.\nThey also discuss the design of TELO Trucks and their goals for the future, including expanding their product line and making a positive impact on the environment.\nTakeaways\n\nTELO Trucks aims to build utilitarian small trucks that meet the needs of city dwellers and have a positive impact on the environment.\nBattery technology has been steadily improving, but there is still room for innovation and advancements in energy density and manufacturing processes.\nThe lifespan of an EV battery depends on factors such as depth of discharge and temperature management.\nTELO Trucks plans to have a fully functional press vehicle and begin production in the near future.\nThe design of TELO Trucks focuses on a clean, modern aesthetic that is both functional and visually appealing.\nThe company's goals include scaling quickly, rethinking transportation, and expanding their product line to include other types of vehicles.\nChapters\ntiming of chapters might be a bit off after editing.\n\n00:00 Introduction and Background\n03:00 The Journey to Tello Trucks\n09:00 Battery Technology and EVs\n18:00 Battery Management and Lifespan\n20:00 Production and Release Timeline\n21:00 Operating System and Infotainment\n28:00 Design and Aesthetics\n29:00 Goals and Future Plans\n34:00 Conclusion\nFollow:\n@causeartist - X / IG / LinkedIn\n@granttrahant - X / IG / LinkedIn","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/CMjNZSE9-K1JHNGSgWvPa6AJ4pONoFgGpZ_VdP2tKuY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lYmNk/ZGY5M2ZlMGFmY2Rl/NDQ3NmU1MmNhMjg0/YWNiZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}