Key appointments ahead of Volta EV launch
Volta Trucks has bolstered its engineering team ahead of the launch of its first vehicle, the Volta Zero.
Ian Collins has been named engineering director, joining Polestar where he was head of UK research and development, while former senior director, vehicle systems at Rivian Ben Anstey has been appointed chief engineer – electrical and control systems.
Chief executive officer of Volta Trucks, Rob Fowler, said: “The creation of the world’s first purpose-built full electric commercial vehicle is a significant task. To achieve it, we are recruiting the world’s finest engineers and innovators to support us. Both Ian and Ben have played integral roles in the engineering and development of some of today’s most complex vehicles, and their experience will help support us and accelerate our plans. I’m delighted to welcome Ian and Ben to the rapidly expanding team at Volta Trucks.”
