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

  • Canadian EV startup, 5 years R&D

  • Mass-market, high-volume product range

  • Key technologies – SRL 7 – 9 (ex. body on frame, hub motors, sodium batteries)

  • Robotaxi focus, potential $1T annual global revenue (with a 20M unit taxi fleet)

  • Exceptional product differentiation - rugged, global spec, unique ultra safe standard

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

  • Extensive services opportunity – autonomous taxis’, data collection, insurance, software licensing

  • Significant innovation / vertical integration potential, patent portfolio development

  • Global partnership strategy - accelerating time to market

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