ARK EV origins

  • Peter J Garland - Founder / Creative Director, technology entrepreneur

  • 2020 - extensive design exploration of stainless steel trucks, inspired by the launch of the Tesla Cyber truck

  • wide range of innovative features and full product line in development

  • 2022 - incorporation, business and collaboration strategies

  • 2024 - patent portfolio development, government financial support arrangement

Peter J Garland - solo founder ARK EV

ARK EV Strategy

  • Ontario based, solo founder, 5 years R&D

  • Design and manufacture of self driving EV's

  • Key technologies, SRL 7 – 9 (body on frame, hub motors, sodium / solid state batteries)

  • Robotaxi focus, potential $10T robotaxi market (Ark Invest publication – Big Ideas 2025)

  • Extensive EV product range and safety innovation / patent portfolio development

  • Exceptional product differentiation - rugged, practical, V2V safety standard, global spec

  • 25% CAPEX reduction and reduced manufacturing costs over legacy competition

  • Significant vertical integration potential, infrastructure development and services

  • Consulting and partnership strategy - accelerating time to market (BlackBerry QNX, Canadian Tire, Studio63)

  • Rapidly evolving global EV market, requiring a comprehensive strategy (technology, infrastructure, services)