Phoenix Motor Inc. announced the promotion of Dr. Frank Lee to Chief Technology Officer. Dr. Frank Lee brings over 30 years of experience in vehicle development, with expertise in auto body structure, power train integration (EV, EREV, PHEV & ICE) and vehicle integration, as well as vehicle product strategy and product development systems. Dr. Lee joined Phoenix last year and prior to that had most recently served as Vice President of Vehicle Integration at Karma Automotive, an Irvine, CA-based EV manufacturer. Previously Dr. Lee has held senior leadership positions including Chief Engineer for BYD Auto, Deputy General Manager for Beiben Trucks, and VP/Senior Chief Engineer for Geely Holding Group.

Dr. Lee earned his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio, and his MA in Mechanics and BS in Mechanics from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology.