Arrival founder sells shares as e-van maker hunts for a lifeline

London-based next-generation vehicle startup Arrival promised many things. Its electric vans were not only going to be greener than petrol and diesel, they were also going to be way less expensive.

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Denis Sverdlov, CEO and founder of electric trucks company Arrival — Denis Sverdlov

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Arrival founder sells shares as e-van maker hunts for a lifeline

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