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Xos, Inc. Appoints Automotive Veteran John Smith to its Board of Directors
Former General Motors Group Vice President brings decades of global automotive, strategy, and governance experience as Xos scales MDXT and charging solutionsLOS ANGELES, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Xos, Inc., a leading manufacturer of medium‑duty electric vehicles and mobile charging solutions, today announced that John F Smith has been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective August 18, 2025. With Mr. Smith’s appointment, the Board has increased from eight to nine director
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