The Full Stack Engineer&rsquo;s role is to develop and maintain robust, scalable, and secure web applications, from front-end to back-end, for Rappel&rsquo;s Net Zero Solution Engine, including deploying the solutions code and client results databases. The developer will also create visually appealing and intuitive interfaces that deliver an exceptional user experience to our clients. The Full Stack Engineer will also be responsible for providing technical input to product strategy discussions, as well as structuring and managing their workstreams and deliverables.
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Rappel makes it simple and affordable for mid-sized companies to reduce their carbon emissions by eliminating the time, resource, and expertise barriers that hold them back. 

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The Decarbonization Solutions Research Analyst plays a key role in advancing Rappel&rsquo;s mission to reduce carbon emissions. The research analyst&rsquo;s responsibilities include identifying, managing, and analyzing data to develop effective decarbonization strategies for our customers. The ideal candidate will seamlessly liaise with both technical and customer-centric teams, possessing a passion for leveraging data to address challenges and a strong foundation in climate solutions.
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<div>What Makes Motiv Special?Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty trucks and buses used in a range of applications.  Our next-generation electric truck, the Argo, is coming out in 2024.The ideal candidate will want to be part of the team leading the commercial electric truck industry.  Our trucks and buses have logged millions of customer-driven miles and tens of millions of pounds delivered in the US and Canada while reducing millions of pounds of CO2 emissions. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our Argo truck, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.Motiv’s core values are deep passion, curiosity, collaboration, customer focus and “owning it.” If those are values you share, we would love to talk with you about joining our team and taking your career to the next level in one of the hottest technology sectors. To succeed in this job, you must be able to perform the duties listed below – and others as required.</div>Job Summary:Motiv is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer III to join the engineering team as a key contributor. As part of a small team, you will develop firmware for various components that comprise Motiv’s EV solution. Responsibilities include technical leadership, and mentorship as well as direct contribution to software design, coding, testing, and debugging. Candidates should enjoy getting their hands dirty and debugging on hardware, using digital probes, oscilloscopes, and other embedded development tools. You will contribute to Motiv’s long-term software engineering vision.May require occasional domestic travel, typically less than 5%.This position reports to the SW Engineering Manager and is based in Foster City, CA.Supervisory Responsibilities:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">None</li></ul>Duties/Responsibilities:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">Work with management, architects, and developers to create cost-effective, flexible, software/firmware test solutions which scale with our business</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Design, develop, implement, and maintain embedded vehicle control software in C and C++</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Independently perform board bring-up and code debug, including utilization of associated tools such as oscilloscopes, logic, and protocol analyzers, JTAG and trace pods</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Fulfill all specified and derived requirements, including: safety timing and signal processing and signal processing   requirements of control algorithms for chassis systems, power converters, and motor controllers</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Participate in Systems Analysis, conduct requirements analysis, develop software requirements, tests and design documents</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Conduct requirements and design reviews</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Develop and document test plans and code review</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Participate in and encourage continuous improvement of software quality. Adhere to best Practices for Software Quality Assurance</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Participate in peer design and code reviews</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Adhere to Motiv company policies and procedures and Software and Engineering best-practices</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Participate in and encourage continuous improvement of software quality</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Adhere to Motiv company policies and procedures, and best-practices</li></ul>Required Skills/Abilities:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">BS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with Software emphasis</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Strong understanding of software engineering principles, including SW Quality Assurance and full SDLC</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">5 years of industry experience developing real-time software for embedded systems</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Strong proficiency in C - ability to understand compiler output (assembly).</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Experience with coding standards like MISRA C</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Experience in the automotive industry, and standards such as CAN, LIN, FlexRay, AUTOSAR, etc.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Strong analytical and communications skills</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Familiarity with and understanding of control theory</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Experience with both RTOS and bare-metal systems.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">2 years’ hands-on experience at the software-hardware interface</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Familiarity with Python and bash</li></ul>Education and Experience:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline required. Master’s Degree is preferred.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">7 years of relevant experience. Minimum 3 yrs Development AND Minimum 4 yrs Testing; exceptional candidates with less experience will be considered</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">MS in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Electrical Engineering with Software Emphasis</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Experience developing safety-critical systems and familiarity with ISO-26262</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Experience with Agile Development Methodology</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Experience with automated testing</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Experience as a technical lead on a small team</li></ul> Physical Requirements:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">May require occasional domestic travel up to 5%</li></ul> Salary Range:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">$145,000.00 - $158,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)</li></ul>This is a regular full-time position based in Foster City, CA. Candidates only please; no recruiters.<div>Benefits &amp; Perks <ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">US Based Employees: Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health &amp; Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&amp;D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants &amp; retail.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Free Online Training &amp; Development</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!</li></ul>About MotivMotiv Power Systems is the medium-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) leader that Frees Fleets From Fossil Fuels. Founded in 2009, the Bay Area-based, commercial EV company draws on 15 years of experience to create accessible, cost-effective, and innovative electric trucks and buses for organizations that are the backbone of the economy.Motiv has more than 150 all-electric trucks and buses on the road with businesses of all sizes, across a broad spectrum of industries, including linen, parcel, food, hospitality, airports, higher education, pupil transportation, and more. Motiv vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime, and have logged more than three million miles, while also offering fleets up to 85 percent operation and maintenance cost savings. Motiv’s proven EV technology provides operators with a healthier, smoother, and more profitable driving experience.  </div>

Motiv Power Systems: Revolutionizing fleets with all-electric chassis for commercial vehicles, enhancing performance while eliminating emissions.

Embedded Software Engineer III

<div>What Makes Motiv Special?Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty trucks and buses used in a range of applications.  Our next-generation electric truck, the Argo, is coming out in 2024.The ideal candidate will want to be part of the team leading the commercial electric truck industry.  Our trucks and buses have logged millions of customer-driven miles and tens of millions of pounds delivered in the US and Canada while reducing millions of pounds of CO2 emissions. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our Argo truck, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.Motiv’s core values are deep passion, curiosity, collaboration, customer focus and “owning it.” If those are values you share, we would love to talk with you about joining our team and taking your career to the next level in one of the hottest technology sectors. To succeed in this job, you must be able to perform the duties listed below – and others as required.</div>Job Summary:Motiv is looking for a smart, enthusiastic Mechanical Engineer to join us in transforming an industry. In this position, your primary responsibility will be to analyze and optimize the performance of chassis and interconnecting structural brackets as part of developing Motiv’s very first chassis. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to improve our existing designs while developing our nextgen technology.A successful candidate understands the challenges associated with developing cost-effective solutions that are developed with quality and a focus on durability. We are looking for a self-motivated, creative thinker that is looking to make a significant impact in the electric truck market, helping to define the direction of design and style for this industry. This position reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager and is located in Foster City, CA.Supervisory Responsibilities:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">None.</li></ul>Duties/Responsibilities:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Develop highly predictive finite element models in collaboration with a team of design Engineers to satisfy program and industry requirements</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Provide CAE support via FE models that have been built to the finest details and achieve optimal performance</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Perform structural (static and modal) analysis to evaluate mechanical systems, components and assemblies for our trucks and recommend design solutions that balance the needs of engineering, manufacturing, suppliers and program management</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Use existing analytical tools in addition to identifying potential new tools that will enable fast and accurate solutions/methodologies with a focus on performance and cost</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Develop and apply advanced analysis techniques to drive innovation into Motiv products</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Supporting design progression and evolution within the ME Team based on your analysis</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Analyze simulation result data and compare to benchmark data to ensure mechanical integrity, durability, reliability and other key parameters are met</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Generate design and analysis reports documenting modeling assumptions, boundary conditions, results, conclusions and recommendations</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Develop and support subsystem level and full vehicle correlations inline with standard protocols and best practices</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Conduct optimization studies by utilizing optimization tools, including DOE/DFSS techniques on components, assemblies, chassis to meet performance requirements with the constraints of mass and cost</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Develop highly predictive models of materials and processes to enable good correlations with physical tests</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Provide input in the creation of component specification, component DFMEA, and other technical design documents where analysis plays a pivotal role</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Participate in developing next generation ideas and state of art technology in the heavy-duty electric vehicle industry</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Participate in design reviews with the engineering team and cross functionally</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Develop your skills and help improve Motiv’s engineering expertise</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong advocacy for rigorous engineering discipline throughout the organization</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Mentor junior engineers</li></ul>Required Skills/Abilities:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Deep knowledge of Finite Element Analysis, Applied Solid Mechanics, Material Science and Computational Numerical Methods within a product development environment in a transportation industry</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Excellent knowledge of optimization tools and techniques to predict system performance, stress/strain values, vibration characteristics and other behaviors</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards for automotive safety and performance</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Demonstrated ability to work independently on pioneering and challenging problems with good logic and analysis, root-causing and resolving correlation issues</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">High proficiency with CATIA and Ansys</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Understanding of ANSI Y14.5 drawing standards and their application through GD&amp;T</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong knowledge of automotive product development systems and design disciplines </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Strong understanding of FMA, FMEA, DVP, Process Control Plan, DFM, DFA, root cause analysis techniques </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Excellent communication skills and the ability to excel in a team environment</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Ability to interpret complex simulation data sets and clearly communicate key takeaways</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">High level of accuracy; ability to work with tight schedules and managing competing demands</li></ul>Education and Experience:<ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and 8+ years of relevant experience leveraging CAE simulations for mechanical system design and analysis within the automotive industry; Master’s degree preferred</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , 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style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">$130,000.00-155,000.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)</li></ul>This is a regular full-time position based in Foster City, CA. Candidates only please; no recruiters.<div>Benefits &amp; Perks <ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">US Based Employees: Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health &amp; Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&amp;D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants &amp; retail.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Free Online Training &amp; Development</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!</li></ul>About MotivMotiv Power Systems is the medium-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) leader that Frees Fleets From Fossil Fuels. Founded in 2009, the Bay Area-based, commercial EV company draws on 15 years of experience to create accessible, cost-effective, and innovative electric trucks and buses for organizations that are the backbone of the economy.Motiv has more than 150 all-electric trucks and buses on the road with businesses of all sizes, across a broad spectrum of industries, including linen, parcel, food, hospitality, airports, higher education, pupil transportation, and more. Motiv vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime, and have logged more than three million miles, while also offering fleets up to 85 percent operation and maintenance cost savings. Motiv’s proven EV technology provides operators with a healthier, smoother, and more profitable driving experience.  </div>

Mechanical Engineer III - CAE

<div>What Makes Motiv Special?Through a radically different approach to building electric trucks that combines our own patented IP with strategic partnerships, we have developed a line of all-electric medium-duty trucks and buses used in a range of applications.  Our next-generation electric truck, the Argo, is coming out in 2024.The ideal candidate will want to be part of the team leading the commercial electric truck industry.  Our trucks and buses have logged millions of customer-driven miles and tens of millions of pounds delivered in the US and Canada while reducing millions of pounds of CO2 emissions. You will be joining us at a critical inflection point in our growth, when, in addition to launching our Argo truck, we are significantly expanding our products, capacity and market volume.Motiv’s core values are deep passion, curiosity, collaboration, customer focus and “owning it.” If those are values you share, we would love to talk with you about joining our team and taking your career to the next level in one of the hottest technology sectors. To succeed in this job, you must be able to perform the duties listed below – and others as required.</div>Motiv is seeking an experienced Wire Harness Engineer to design automotive grade wire harnesses and coordinate with work with engineering teams and harness suppliers to obtain high quality harness materials. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the design of wire harness and electrical distribution systems across functional teams as required to meet program milestones and required tasks. Our ideal candidate must have a high degree of technical competence, written and verbal communication skills, and be comfortable working independently or collaboratively in order to design and develop prototypes. Other responsibilities will include but not limited to work with design engineers to troubleshoot, document, and put explicit plans into action on our assembly lines and test configurations.Supervisory Responsibilities:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">None</li></ul>Duties/Responsibilities:  Design and develop hardware that includes but is not limited to:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">Design routing and retention of harnesses, cables, and connectors, that allow ease of assembly, service, and robust functionality</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Develop BOM, GD&amp;T, materials specifications</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Create and manage CAD (3D models, assemblies, 2D drawings) using SolidWorks and in CATIA for:</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Battery mounting structures, Driveline structures and components, Power Electronics structures, and enclosures</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">High voltage and low voltage harnesses, cables, and connectors</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Manage BOM accuracy and ensure CAD to BOM alignment.</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Establish consistent drafting standards, CAD modeling and dimensioning techniques</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Interface with OEMs and suppliers for CAD data transfer</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Participate in design reviews and provide technical assistance as required</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Develop specifications, design rules, test methods, validation strategy and acceptance criteria</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Lead resolution of design, manufacturing, supplier quality issues; provide on-site build support</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Design and develop technical requirements for interfacing systems (give and get)</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Interface cross-functionally to drive program delivery</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Support field issues resolution and drive lessons learned into upstream design process</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Strong advocacy for rigorous engineering discipline throughout the organization</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Working with vendors and partners (current and potential) to consider new component integration into Motiv’s powertrain</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Participate in developing next generation ideas and state of art technology in the heavy-duty electric vehicle industry</li></ul>Required Skills/Abilities:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Proactive and independent with the ability to take initiative</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Ability to work with minimal supervision while producing high quality output in timely manner</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">High level of accuracy; ability to work with tight schedules and ambiguity in startup environment</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Proficient with CATIA Electrical</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software</li></ul>Education and Experience:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">4-year Engineering degree and 2+ years of relevant experience or equivalent</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Knowledge of high voltage electrical systems</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">2-3 years of experience in CATIA Electrical Schematic Package</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Model development and simulation tools</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Wiring harness designs</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Knowledge of high voltage electrical systems</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Experience with Bill of Material and Change Management Systems</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Strong knowledge of automotive product development systems and design disciplines</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Excellent written &amp; oral communication skills – ability to present to wider audiences</li></ul> Physical Requirements:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer</li><li style="font-size:12pt;">Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times</li></ul> Salary Range:<ul><li style="font-size:12pt;">$101,100-$129,900.00 (Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and training.)</li></ul> This position is based in Foster City, CA. Candidates only please; no recruiters.<div>Benefits &amp; Perks <ul><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">US Based Employees: Competitive and comprehensive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Dental, Vision, HSA, Health &amp; Dependent Care FSA, 401(k) with company match, company paid Basic Life and AD&amp;D, employee paid Voluntary Life and AD&amp;D.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Generous PTO policy, 11 Paid Company Holidays</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">EAP (Employee Assistance Program) and Education Reimbursement </li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Fresh daily snacks and a healthy Work/Life Balance</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Access to Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants &amp; retail.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Free Online Training &amp; Development</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Bicycle friendly, with bike storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front.</li><li style="font-family:helvetica , arial , sans-serif;font-size:12pt;">Regular Happy Hours, Company Cultural Events, and more!</li></ul>About MotivMotiv Power Systems is the medium-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) leader that Frees Fleets From Fossil Fuels. Founded in 2009, the Bay Area-based, commercial EV company draws on 15 years of experience to create accessible, cost-effective, and innovative electric trucks and buses for organizations that are the backbone of the economy.Motiv has more than 150 all-electric trucks and buses on the road with businesses of all sizes, across a broad spectrum of industries, including linen, parcel, food, hospitality, airports, higher education, pupil transportation, and more. Motiv vehicles operate at over 98 percent uptime, and have logged more than three million miles, while also offering fleets up to 85 percent operation and maintenance cost savings. Motiv’s proven EV technology provides operators with a healthier, smoother, and more profitable driving experience.  </div>

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