EV startups hunt for an edge as big automakers roll out vans and trucks

To survive in a world where the likes of Ford, Renault or Stellantis can make hundreds of thousands of vans a year, superior software or technology could make all the difference for new entrants

As traditional automakers prepare to churn out electric vans and trucks, startups are focused more than ever on finding a competitive or technological edge to stay on the road once their bigger rivals start moving through the gears.

Spurred on by looming bans on combustion engines in China and Europe, major automakers are striving to bring their commercial electric vehicles (EV) to market fast and ensure they don't get caught out again by another Tesla.

To survive in a world where the likes of General Motors, Ford, Renault or Stellantis can make hundreds of thousands of vans a year, superior software or