April 10, 2022
The company announced the appointment of Josh Tech, who headed Tesla’s new product group, to the position of VP of operations, as part of the company’s preparations for the start of production in 2023
REE Automotive today announced the appointment of Josh Tech, a former Tesla executive, as the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). Josh will replace Michael Charlton, who will now serve as strategic production consultant.
Josh worked at Tesla from 2013-2018, and in his last position at the company he served As Head of the New Product / Manufacturing Introduction group, he holds a senior position in the operational avenue of the electric vehicle manufacturer. For the past two years he has served as VP Production and engineering of Plant Prefab, which deals with the design of environmental residences. As part of his role at REE, Josh will be responsible for the commercial production of the company’s platforms and the opening of integration centers around the world. From REE reported that Josh joins the company at a significant time, as it prepares to test the company’s prototypes and modular electrical platforms, en route to their commercial production in 2023.
Full electronic driving
REE has developed an electric vehicle concept in which the suspension, engine, steering system, brakes, sensors, temperature control systems and all electronic systems are integrated in the four “corners” of the vehicle, between the chassis and the wheel and inside the wheel. The body itself is flat and available for design according to the requirements of each model. In this approach, the center of gravity of the vehicle is lower than in standard electric vehicles, and therefore the vehicle is more stable. The company calls the Wu x by wire architecture, because all vehicle systems, located in the four corners, are controlled by the driver completely electronically and not mechanically.
Based on this technology, the company has so far developed a number of platforms for end-applications such as urban shipments, commuter vehicles, autonomous taxis and intercity trucks. Earlier this year, REE unveiled a dedicated platform for shipping fleet companies. The P7 [בתמונה למעלה], Which according to the company was built according to the requirements and exact specifications of one of the largest car companies in the world. The flat platform provides 35% more interior space compared to similar commercial vehicles.
Listen to a conversation with Ohad Stauber, REE’s VP of R&D, from Program # 47 on our podcast, which aired in March 2022:
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