Harbinger acquires autonomous driving company Phantom AI

Electric trucking startup Harbinger has acquired autonomous driving software company Phantom AI to vertically integrate technology and diversify its revenue streams. This marks Harbinger’s first acquisition as it expands beyond its electric truck chassis business, which it has been developing and selling for the past year. Recently, Harbinger also began selling battery packs for energy storage and auxiliary power, with Airstream as its first customer. Following the acquisition, Harbinger secured a deal with German automotive supplier ZF Group to license Phantom AI’s advanced driver assistance technology for use in passenger cars, although financial terms were not disclosed. Harbinger CEO John Harris expects the new software services business to generate millions in revenue this year, but this remains small compared to chassis sales. More significant revenue from the ZF Group partnership is anticipated around 2027 or 2028, given the large volume potential in the passenger car market despite its slower adoption. The acquisition will deepen Harbinger’s integration of Phantom AI’s driver assistance tech,