MVVA Feedback Forum: Exploring the Transition to Electric Vehicles

444 East 2nd Street,Dayton OH 45402

20 April, 2023

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Join MVVA April 20, 2023 for a Panel Discussion: on “Simplifying The Transition To Electric Vehicles (EV)”. On the panel are two local EV firms – Eventures Rentals and Motor, Inc. and a leader on the Electrification team at AES! In addition, our Feedback Forum presenters are Yuxing Wang and Luis Estevez who are co-founders of MilesAhead Energy. Event Agenda: Networking 3:30Opening Remarks 4:00Feedback Forum Presentation and Audience Polling 4:10Guest Speaker Panel Presentation 4:25Meeting Conclusion 5:00Transition to Dayton Beer Company for continued networking, a short walk from 444 (participation optional)Featured Guest Speakers: Dana Briggs, EVentures Rentals EVentures Rentals began in Cincinnati in 2019 when Dana and his partner recognized a unique opportunity to fill a demand in the car-rental industry for luxury electric vehicles. After opening its flagship location in Cincinnati, Ohio, EVentures Rentals opened its Dayton, Ohio office within the Talbot Tower in June 2022. The company boasts a fleet that includes all forms of EVs from a brand-new Rivian pickup truck to all Tesla models, Volkswagen and more. Their service model makes renting for a trip, a special occasion, or to simply introduce yourself to the world of EVs, affordable and super easy. www.eventures.rentals Rhett Barker, Motor Inc. Motor Inc. recently opened its Dayton Location after a successful launch of the company’s operation in Indianapolis. Rhett Barker is the firms District Leader. Motor is dedicated to helping drivers discover, switch to, and stick with electric cars through a delightful car shopping experience, easy at-home charging, and ongoing concierge service. The company’s overall mission at Motor is to accelerate electric car adoption. It is doing this by effectively breaking down the barriers for driving electric with a unique utility company partnership. www.trymotor.com. Zac Elliot, AES Ohio and Indiana As Electrification Portfolio Lead, Zac is responsible for transportation and building electrification strategy, planning and implementation for AES Indiana and AES Ohio. For more than a decade, Zac has led customer facing energy efficiency, demand response, green power and electric vehicle programs, and is driven to find new and innovative ways to serve customers and the communities served by AES. www.aesindiana.com Feedback Forum Presenters: Yuxing Wang and Luis Estevez, co-founders of Miles Ahead Energy MilesAhead Energy is a company developing and commercializing the next-generation in batteries for electric vehicles and electric aircraft. The company uses non-flammable components and earth-abundant, high-energy materials so its batteries will be cheaper and more energy dense. Co-founded by Yuxing Wang and Luis Estevez, both former scientists based at the University of Dayton Research Institute, MilesAhead is looking to disrupt the energy storage market for electric vehicles as it exists today.