
Donnie Lawson and his uncle, Ken Cole, co-ran an EV auto repair shop. Donnie, with unique technology, was exploited by his uncle. Donnie broke away, founded Ascend Auto Repair, which became a hit. His uncle then colluded to use refurbished cells, causing a major fire, ending up in prison and bankrupt. Donnie became an industry benchmark. When his uncle's family begged for mercy, Donnie refused.