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Founder story
School-run fumes led to a $50m electric bus business
Duncan McIntyre noticed a bus tailpipe level with his son's face. Eight years on, Highland Electric Fleets runs buses in more than 100 US cities and, on the company's figures, turns over $45m to $50m a year.
№ 262 · 23 September 2026
Startup news
Detroit van outfitter Grounded raises $5m after dropping van life
Grounded built modular interiors for electric vans. Then GM killed BrightDrop, Ford dropped its next electric Transit, and the company started fitting out petrol vans for fleets.
№ 99 · 19 August 2026