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(Editors Note: This episode was originally recorded back in October.)

This week I’m privileged to have Jerry Kroll, Founder and CEO of Electra Meccanica, a car company based in Vancouver, Canada. Jerry and his team are on a mission to bring to market a new kind of commuter car and hopefully disrupt an industry plagued by inefficient and non-sustainable forms of transportation.

The company’s first car, the SOLO, is a single-passenger vehicle designed for commuters that features an all-electric powertrain and promises strong performance and safety. They’re taking preorders now and are expected to begin delivery sometime in 2017.

In this episode, Jerry and I talk about his background growing up on a farm growing flowers and selling them around the world and his path to becoming a successful entrepreneur. We also dive deep into the electric car market and discuss the future of autonomous cars as it relates to car enthusiasts and commuters.

SOLO Reveal Video

Resources and Links:

Electra Meccanica Website
Reserve the SOLO
Follow Jerry Kroll on Twitter
Follow Electra Meccanica on Twitter