Contact |
Revolution
Motors is located at:
5208 Kern Drive
Goleta, CA 93111 |
Please send
mail to:
PO Box 1290
Goleta, CA 93116 |
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General
Inquires:
suppor[email protected]evolutionmotors.biz |
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Ben
Werner, CEO
bwerner@revolutionmotors.biz
Ben's decision to found MultiMode Technologies and Revolution
Motors was motivated by his sense of urgency to create sustainable modes of living as sound alternatives to the
unsustainable systems we currently depend on. Ben's greatest passion is in the reweaving of living connections
between people, land, and community. His interests include the creation and implementation of land-based
community models, local currency systems modeled on ecological principles, sustainable food production and
distribution systems, and where appropriate, development, marketing, and sale of novel technology in the form of
products and services which support a clear transition to a sustainable lifestyle. Before becoming an
entrepreneur, Ben worked as an engineer and project manager for advanced technology research and development in
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Eric
Sandoz, CTO
esandoz@revolutionmotors.biz
Eric has a depth of experience in dynamic systems control, algorithm
development, irreverence, welding, CAD, blacksmithing, wood working
and hiking, not all of which he has used in managing autonomous
vehicle development. Eric’s lifelong interest, nay obsession,
with energy efficiency began with the experience of way too many
childhood electrical power outages and ultimately led to the development
of Dagne. Few systems are as elegant as nature’s ecosystems.
They cleanly, efficiently and rigorously account for all waste streams
and serve as a template for industrial design, and towards this
goal Eric is totally stoked about sustainability! Oh, and his tools
are like his children, each new one is welcomed into a loving, nurturing
garage. |
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Stephen R Duffy,
VP of Engineering
Steve brings over 30 years of automotive
and mechanical system experience to the team, is an unabashed gear
head and is as comfortable crawling around a vehicle as operating
in a boardroom. Steve has extensive know how and passion in total
vehicle design and execution, especially in the much needed arena
for highly efficient and eco friendly modes of transport, where
system selection, form and process play a major role in the overall
performance and cost of ownership. Steve is adamant that vehicles
of this class are the wave of the future and offer a thrilling driving
experience that will continually put a smile on the face of the
operator, no matter the traffic conditions. |
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Balaji Rengarajan, Automotive Designer Balaji joined MultiMode
with substantial experience in the automotive industry. As an Industrial
Designer at TATA Technologies Ltd in Pune, India, he helped develop
the NANO (headlined as the world’s most affordable car at
$2,500). As a Product Engineer at Bajaj Auto Ltd in Pune, he was
responsible for engineering design, development and evaluation of
two/four stroke motorcycles in collaboration with KAWASAKI. Mr.
Rengarajan holds a Masters Degree in Automotive Design from the
School of Art & Design at Coventry University, UK, and a Bachelors
Degree in Automobile Engineering from Madras Institute of Technology
at Anna University, India. |
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Rich
McLaughlin, Automotive Specialist Rich’s involvement
with MultiMode Technologies has enabled him to combine two interests,
a passion for alternative energy vehicles and a 20 year history
in the automotive industry. Recently he was a project manager for
an electric vehicle company, overseeing the manufacturing and final
assembly processes in China and the U.S. His support at home comes
from his wife Ellen, daughter Anna Rose, and cat Fluffy. |
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Paul Tefft, Production Foreman Paul is a seasoned machinist,
technician, businessman, and teacher. His many roles over the course
of his professional career have included US Coast Guard Chief Engineer,
collaborator in building Top Fuel Dragsters & Bonneville Land
Speed Record holders, and welding instructor. Paul founded a welding
and machining shop in Santa Barbara which he managed successfully
for 10 years, being chiefly responsible for all operations, and
buying and selling of machine equipment. Paul is an industrious
and inspired inventor, and joined MultiMode while seeking an opportunity
to apply his depth of skills to a meaningful project. |
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Jason Cannon, Market Research & PR Jason is a life-long
student of technology’s role in society. Formally, he recently
participated in a NSF study on nanotechnology in the media. Being
a wheelchair user for more than 20 years, Jason also knows a thing
or two about efficient wheeled transportation. At Revolution Motors,
Jason will be working on competition analysis as well as assisting
in the development of Dagne’s joystick interface. At home,
Jason cultivates an organic garden and races handcycles as a competitive
wheelchair athlete. |
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Natasha
Buffo, Marketing & PR. Natasha recently graduated from the
University of California, Santa Barbara, with degrees in Mathematical
Sciences and Sociology. While working towards her degrees, Natasha
worked with the UCSB Venture Acceleration Initiative (VAI) - an
organization designed to support faculty pursuing new ventures.
Natasha designed and built the VAI website, configured and managed
their business networking databases, and trained new employees on
various systems. What truly drove Natasha to VAI, and now Revolution
Motors, is her passion for electric vehicle technology. Natasha
will support Revolution Motors through applied market research,
participation in vehicle design from a consumer perspective, and
coordinating PR events. |
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Ira Sorkin, Lead Assembler Ira has
long been interested in alternate energy sources for everything
from homes to passenger vehicles. Ira has worn many hats, from assisting
at homeless shelters, to circuit board assembly, to quality control
inspection and testing, to computer refurbishing. Ira lives with
his wife, who shares his belief that we should always do everything
we can to leave the world better than we found it. |
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