Fast-charging battery developer Enevate said Robert Kruse, whose resume includes key jobs at GM and Karma Automotive, has been named CEO and president of the Irvine-based company.
Kruse replaces Robert A. Rango, who will retire after 6 ½ years in the two positions, but will stay on Enevate’s board of directors, the company said in a statement today.
Kruse served as senior vice president at Faraday Future Intelligent Electrics, after his roles that included chief technology officer of Karma Automotive. Before that he held various positions at General Motors Corp., where he led the development of the first generation of the Chevrolet Volt.
Enevate is developing fast charging batteries for electric vehicles including cars, motorcycles and boats.
