About Us
The Genovation GXE reimagines an American icon as an all-electric supercar with speeds in excess of 220 mph. We hold world records as the fastest street legal electric supercar and in the all-electric standing mile. In fact, we keep breaking our own world records (nine times so far).
Our record-breaking process leads us to raise the bar in sustainable energy storage, propulsion, composite and suspension technologies.
Genovation pushes the state of the art in performance EVs so we can accelerate production of sustainable EV technology for future generations. We want to combat climate change, air pollution, and acidic ocean waters. You can join our mission when you buy the GXE all-electric supercar.
The Team
Genovation relies on a small and capable group of engineers and automotive experts committed to building world class products.
One of the world’s preeminent contract manufacturers, The Prefix Corporation, complements Genovation’s in-house team. Prefix lends Detroit and European automotive expertise to making the GXE a stylish, robust, world class electric supercar.
We partner with a number of smaller technology companies, too. Companies like Stafl Systems, that bring a fresh approach to innovation in the automotive sector
At Genovation, we believe the combination of large and small, traditional and new, results in the cutting-edge technology behind the creation of the world’s fastest, certified, street legal electric supercar, the Genovation GXE.
Executive Management
Andrew Saul – Founder & CEO
Andrew has fifteen years of experience in research and development in the area of internal combustion engine technologies. He earned degrees in Economics and History from Villanova University and a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Maryland.
Andrew worked as a credit analyst early in his banking career. Later, he helped manage a special assets portfolio. Additionally, he assisted in the design and implementation of customer retention and branch expansion strategies. Subsequently, Andrew was the President and CEO of several research and development companies, working to develop more efficient and cleaner combustion engine technologies with the assistance of the University of Maryland’s Mechanical Engineering Department.
On December 10, 2010, Mr. Saul was featured in an article in the Washington Business Journal regarding the development of Genovation Cars’ plug-in green automobile, the G2. Mr. Saul was also interviewed for an article in The Daily Record news publication on September 20, 2010. As a member of The Society of Automotive Engineers, Andrew recently participated in a webinar regarding the innovative engineering approach used to develop the G2.
Executive Management
Steven Rogers – Co-Founder, President & CTO
Steve is a consultant with Articept LLC where he heads up the Product and Innovation practice. He has 15 years experience working with various small to medium size high-tech companies, assisting in raising capital and bringing new products to market.
Steve has had a 40-year career in various high-tech businesses. He graduated from Manchester University in the UK with a combined honors degree in Physics and Electronics and started his career in a lab as a circuit designer. Since then, he has held roles in system engineering, product management, marketing and general management. At one point in his career, he was Vice President of technology for a major telecom equipment vendor with over 300 engineers reporting to him. Later as GM of a major division, he was responsible for a $1.3B P&L.
In his assignment at Genovation Cars, he has taken a lead role in defining the business strategy, writing the business plan and designing the electrical systems of the company’s vehicles.
Executive Management
Robert Irby – Co-Founder, SVP Operations
Robert has worked as a Senior Technician for several research and development companies. He fabricated numerous prototype parts and assisted in the assembly and testing of prototype combustion engines. Robert has extensive experience repairing, servicing, restoring and racing Porsches, BMWs and exotic automobiles.
Robert attended the Corcoran College of Art and Design prior to working as an independent photographer. Subsequently, he worked as Photography Director for a European magazine and as a website developer and manager. Prior to his work in the publishing business, he worked in the U.S. Refugee Processing Center in Frankfurt Germany as a Refugee Administrator.
Executive Management
Ray Peters – GXE Program Director
Ray has over 45 years of experience within the automotive and ancillary industries. He has been instrumental in projects involving Ford, Volvo, Fiat-Chrysler, Jaguar and Land Rover in his role as Chief Engineer under the Vehicle Programs and Development line of business at Tata Technologies.
Ray successfully led the team involved with the Genovation G2 sustainable concept car which included engineering, design and manufacturing processes.
At Tata, his responsibilities included overseeing multiple projects for engineering direction, timing and budget, along with other administrative tasks.
He has received multiple industry accolades through his contributions to significant projects within the automotive industry and has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
An avid sailer and golfer, Ray’s mantra is “You're only here a short time, make the most of it.”
Advisory Board
Steve Tarnowsky
Steven Tarnowsky has over 30 years of EV experience with General Motors (GM). From 2016 through 2022, Steven progressed through the following executive positions before retiring in August: Director of Global Transmission & Electrification Advanced Engineering, Director of EV Charging and Infrastructure, Chief Engineer of Global Electric Propulsion Systems and Director of Global Battery Cell Engineering. Steven has held various electrified propulsion engineering and leadership roles across numerous vehicle programs, including the EV1, Chevrolet Volt and Chevrolet Bolt. Prior to GM, he was a Systems Engineer with GM Hughes Electronics which included four years on the NASA Magellan mission to Venus and four years as a system engineering consultant to GM. Steven has a BSEE from University of Michigan an MSEE from USC and is a Michigan licensed Professional Engineer.
Alireza Khaligh
Prof. Alireza Khaligh is a Professor and the Director of the Maryland Power Electronics Laboratory (MPEL) at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) and the Institute for Systems Research (ISR) in the University of Maryland at College Park (UMD). He is also the Founder and President of AmpX Technologies, Inc., a cutting edge technology development company, committed to design and develop highly reliable and cost-effective power electronic systems for automotive, industrial and consumer electronics sectors.
Prof. Khaligh’s major research interests include modeling, analysis, design, and control of power electronic converters for transportation electrification, renewable energies and wearable electronics. He is an author/co-author of more than 200 journal and conference papers, two books, as well as over 20 patents and invention disclosures. He has graduated 14 Ph.D. students and 10 M.Sc. students, who have shown remarkable success and secured key positions in prestigious institutions and R&D organizations such as DOE’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Tesla Motors, QualComm, Apple, Texas Instruments, Infineon, GE Global Research, Rivian, Seres (former SF Motors), Arizona State University, and Regal Beloit, among many others.
Prof. Khaligh is a recipient of various recognitions including 2020 Jimmy Lin Award for Innovation from Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UMD, 2019 Outstanding Systems Engineering Faculty Award from the Institute for Systems Research at UMD, 2018 Jimmy Lin Award for Innovation from ECE at UMD, 2017 Overall Invention of the Year Award from Office of Technology Commercialization at UMD, 2016 E. Robert Kent Junior Faculty Teaching Award from Clark School of Engineering at UMD, three Best Vehicular Electronics Awards from IEEE Vehicular Electronics Society (VTS), and 2010 Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award from Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), among many others.
Prof. Khaligh was the General Chair of the 2016 IEEE Applied Power Electronic Conference and Expo (APEC), the Global Premier Event in Applied Power Electronics. He was also the General Chair of the 2013 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo (ITEC), and the Program Chair of the 2011 IEEE Vehicle Power and Propulsion Conference (VPPC). Prof. Khaligh was the Area Editor for “Vehicular Electronics and Systems Area” of IEEE Transactions on Vehicular Technology, an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Power Electronics, and an Associate Editor for IEEE journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics. He is currently the Deputy Editor-in-Chief for IEEE Transactions on Transportation Electrification (TTE).
Douglas Nelson
Douglas J. Nelson received the B.S.M.E. degree in 1978 and the M.S.M.E. degree in 1979 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He then worked for two years as a systems engineer for Exxon Corporation, Solar Thermal Systems Division before returning to full-time graduate study. He received the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Arizona State University in 1986 where he worked on research applied to open cycle solar absorption cooling systems.
He is currently Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Fuel Cell Systems, Hydrogen Energy Systems, Advanced Technology Vehicles and Design. He is the co-director of the Dept. of Energy GATE Center for Automotive Fuel Cell Systems, a multidisciplinary graduate automotive engineering program that focuses on technologies critical to the development of fuel efficient/low-emission vehicles. He has expertise in modeling, testing, and validation of a fuel cell and hybrid and electric vehicles and components. He is also working on hydrogen energy systems and well to-wheels analysis of transportation fuels. He consults for industry on the design and simulation of hybrid and electric vehicles.
Jason Heron
Jason is also CEO of Peachtree Power Inc. who are currently engaged in Solar, biofuel and hydrogen technology development. Jason has over fifteen years of experience in new product development and market commercialization. His career started in high volume battery manufacturing where he held engineering and management roles within Quality, Sales, Engineering and New Product Development. Within that industry Jason was responsible for the startup of the world’s first high volume Lithium Polymer battery production line.
More recently Jason’s career branched into renewable energy, where he was part of the team that developed the ENV, the first hydrogen powered motorcycle.
Jason holds an MBA from Cranfield School of Management (UK), a Post Graduate Diploma in Quality & Reliability and an Electrical and Electronic Engineering Degree from the University of Abertay, Dundee(UK).
Dr. Jewel B. Barlow
Research in applied aerodynamics, experimental aerodynamics, flight mechanics and control, and the vehicle design process. He has published research at numerous automotive and aerospace conference proceedings.
EDUCATION
- B.S., Auburn University Engineering (Physics)
- M.S., Auburn University (Aerospace Engineering)
- Ph.D., University of Toronto (Aerospace Engineering)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member of SAE Road Vehicle Aerodynamics Committee
John H. Hornbostel
John H. Hornbostel has worked in business development within the global automotive supply industry for more than 25 yrs. His experience includes management of and participation in cross-functional, global customer focused teams for development of engine, chassis and drivetrain product opportunities.
John also brings a global perspective and knowledge of the vehicle industry based on development of long-term face-to-face relationships with industry leading OEM’s, suppliers and joint venture partner companies.
Most recently, John's activities have also included development of sustainability initiatives for small business applications such as renewable energy, recycling and energy efficiency improvements for rural based facilities.
His passion for all things automotive includes a steady list of classic car restoration projects as well as the occasional vintage sports car race.
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