BOB KRUSE
CEO
ENEVATE CORP.
WHY: Developing fast-charging batteries to power cars, motorcycles, tools and boats. Has licensed its technology to four cell manufacturers, including Los Angeles-based NantG Power, headed by Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the local mega-entrepreneur, physician and owner of the Los Angeles Times.
IN THE NEWS: Last year, Irvine-based company said its battery technology has been included for the first time in an electric-powered vehicle—the Lightning LS-218 motorcycle. Aiming to see its technology worked into Formula 1 cars. F1 cars have adopted a hybrid mode combining an electric motor and combustion engine running on petroleum-based fuel.
NOTABLE: Enevate’s investors include Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi (Alliance Ventures), LG Chem and Samsung Venture Investment Corp.
QUOTABLE: “The rules are changing for 2026, and they favor silicon. I couldn’t have written rules that were more targeted at my technology.”
