From Startup to Industry Pioneer: Taiga’s Off-Road Electrification Journey

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In this episode of CleanTech Talk, CleanTechnica‘s Scott Cooney interviews Taiga Motors CEO and cofounder Sam Bruneau. Sam shares the story behind building the world’s first electric power-sports vehicle company and why electrification on water and off-road matters now more than ever. From the launch of the new Orca WX3 — a versatile crossover watercraft designed for watersports and adventure — to innovations like bi-directional charging, geofencing, and speed limiting, Sam explains how electric vehicles unlock capabilities combustion could never match. He also dives into the technical challenges his team has overcome, scaling advanced battery manufacturing, and what it takes to lead the transition to clean, high-performance fun in some of the toughest environments.

Sam Bruneau cofounded Taiga in September 2015 with a vision to revolutionize the power sports industry with fully electric vehicles that outperform peers without sacrificing the environment. You can listen to this full podcast via the embedded SoundCloud player below or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, Overcast, Pocket, Podbean, or Radio Public.