This Week in Startups

Manufacturing in the US, Building in Open Source… and more | E2154

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Jul 21, 2025
A look inside Harbinger’s effort to build electric commercial trucks and batteries in the U.S., and how shifting incentives affect its plans. PostHog’s open-source roots, lean spending, and AI ambitions take center stage, followed by Alpaca’s brokerage infrastructure, fintech’s changing fortunes, and the role of stablecoins.
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INSIGHT

Harbinger's Unique In-House EV Battery Manufacturing

  • Harbinger builds its own battery modules and packs in-house, unlike most truck EV makers who buy from catalogs.
  • This vertical integration is rare and critical to competitive pricing and control in EV manufacturing.
ADVICE

Align Tax Credits with US Manufacturing

  • Future tax credits should incentivize both electrification and U.S. domestic manufacturing.
  • Balancing environmental goals with economic benefits will strengthen American EV progress.
INSIGHT

Harbinger’s Focused Growth Strategy

  • Harbinger's business is growing with $100 million in revenue expected as they deliver first commercial EV chassis.
  • They focus on medium-duty vehicles, a niche with high customization and strong margin potential.
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