{"id":47836,"date":"2023-04-20T07:55:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T11:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=47836"},"modified":"2023-04-20T07:55:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T11:55:00","slug":"arcimoto-new-ceo-christopher-dawson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=47836","title":{"rendered":"Three-wheeled electric vehicle company Arcimoto shakes up team with former Tesla talent"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"img-border featured-image\">\n\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-header.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-header.jpg?w=320&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 320w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-header.jpg?w=640&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 640w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-header.jpg?w=1024&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-header.jpg?w=1500&amp;quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" width=\"1600\" height=\"800\" alt=\"arcimoto fuv\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Oregon-based electric vehicle company <a href=\"http:\/\/arcimoto.com\">Arcimoto<\/a> has announced some big movements on the company\u2019s leadership team, including appointing one of the company\u2019s board of directors members, Christopher Dawson, as new CEO.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"more-294802\"\/><ins class=\"adsbygoogle author_ad ad-container adsbygoogle author_ad hide-lg author-in-content\" data-ad-host=\"ca-host-pub-5506057612223327\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8858607207437960\" data-ad-format=\"auto\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dawson will retain his board position, while previous interim CEO Jesse Fittipaldi will become Arcimoto\u2019s new president. <\/p>\n<p>Arcimoto\u2019s former chief product officer, Dwayne Lum, has been appointed to COO. Board director Terry Becker will now lead the <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2022\/07\/26\/arcimoto-unveils-updated-radical-3-wheeled-e-bike-known-as-the-mean-lean-machine-mlm\/\">Tilting Motor Works Division and TRiO product division<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Arcimoto is known as an innovative electric vehicle company that designs and manufactures compact and thrilling three-wheeled electric vehicles. <\/p>\n<p>Its flagship product, <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2021\/05\/31\/arcimoto-fuv-3-wheeled-electric-vehicle-joyriding-in-this-electric-fun-mobile-with-video\/\">the Fun Utility Vehicle (FUV)<\/a>, offers a unique and sustainable transportation solution for urban commuting, fleet operations, and last-mile delivery services. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/charging-arcimoto.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-273800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/charging-arcimoto.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/charging-arcimoto.jpg?resize=150,82 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/charging-arcimoto.jpg?resize=300,165 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/charging-arcimoto.jpg?resize=768,421 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/charging-arcimoto.jpg?resize=1024,562 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/charging-arcimoto.jpg?resize=350,192 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/charging-arcimoto.jpg?resize=140,77 140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>The appointment of EV industry veteran Dawson as CEO taps into over 10 years of experience in the development of both on- and off-road EVs.<\/p>\n<p>Most recently Dawson served as the CEO of Nikola Tesla Co. (not that <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2023\/02\/23\/nikola-nkla-q4-2022-results-deliveries-revenues-2023\/\">Nikola<\/a> or that <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2022\/08\/30\/tesla-first-battery-cathode-factory-progress-update\/\">Tesla<\/a>), though he also spent five years at Tesla during the company\u2019s early years.<\/p>\n<p>Arcimoto\u2019s founder and chairman spoke highly of Dawson:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" readability=\"11\">\n<p>Chris is the right leader for Arcimoto. He brings a wealth of electric vehicle manufacturing and business expertise to the company, from the pivotal roles he played during the scale up of the Model 3 to his proven track record of delivering on commercial and government vehicle contracts. I\u2019ve had the pleasure of witnessing his no-nonsense, roll up the sleeves style, and appreciated his intentional approach since his appointment to the board of directors last summer. His extensive experience and laser focus on efficiency is essential in accelerating Arcimoto\u2019s next phase of growth.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1450\" height=\"967\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-FUV-and-roadster.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294804\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-FUV-and-roadster.jpg 1450w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-FUV-and-roadster.jpg?resize=150,100 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-FUV-and-roadster.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-FUV-and-roadster.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-FUV-and-roadster.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-FUV-and-roadster.jpg?resize=350,233 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-FUV-and-roadster.jpg?resize=140,93 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1450px) 100vw, 1450px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Arcimoto recently overcame <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2023\/01\/19\/arcimoto-electric-vehicle-bankruptcy-risk\/\">a period of financial uncertainty<\/a>, which briefly forced the company to shut down production of its eye-catching 75 mph three-wheeled electric vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>But the company <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2023\/02\/23\/arcimoto-saved-from-bankruptcy\/\">quickly secured the necessary funding<\/a> to reopen its factory, and the stumbling block didn\u2019t seem to faze Dawson:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\" readability=\"12\">\n<p>I stand ready to lead Arcimoto at a time when I believe it is primed for liftoff. It is abundantly clear that the future demands right sized electric mobility and Arcimoto has the leading platform in this space. My immediate focus will be on accelerating strategic partnerships, capital formation for scale, and the continued refinement and growth of our sales efforts. My time on the board allows me to hit the ground running and I look forward to working alongside Jesse, Dwayne, and the rest of Arcimoto\u2019s leadership team to unlock this venture\u2019s true potential.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"936\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-in-traffic.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all&amp;w=936\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-294806\" srcset=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-in-traffic.jpg 936w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-in-traffic.jpg?resize=150,97 150w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-in-traffic.jpg?resize=300,194 300w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-in-traffic.jpg?resize=768,496 768w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-in-traffic.jpg?resize=350,226 350w, https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/04\/arcimoto-in-traffic.jpg?resize=140,90 140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 936px) 100vw, 936px\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>I\u2019ve had the chance to <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/2021\/05\/31\/arcimoto-fuv-3-wheeled-electric-vehicle-joyriding-in-this-electric-fun-mobile-with-video\/\">test out multiple Arcimoto vehicles over the years<\/a> and always found them to be a thrilling experience.<\/p>\n<p>With the company recently announcing several hardware upgrades to the vehicles after restarting production, I\u2019ll be excited to see how the FUV continues to develop over time.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ad-disclaimer-container\" readability=\"6.3518518518519\">\n<p class=\"disclaimer-affiliate\"><em>FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/about\/#affiliate\">More.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/3MbCaQw\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-874216 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/electrek.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2023\/04\/P221126450_WCX_trade_ads_750x150.jpg?quality=82&amp;strip=all\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Oregon-based electric vehicle company Arcimoto has announced some big movements on the company\u2019s leadership team, including appointing one of the company\u2019s board of directors members, Christopher Dawson, as new CEO. Dawson will retain his board position, while previous interim CEO Jesse Fittipaldi will become Arcimoto\u2019s new president. Arcimoto\u2019s former chief product officer, Dwayne Lum, has [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8313,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-47836","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-e-cars"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47836","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=47836"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/47836\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/8313"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=47836"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=47836"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=47836"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}