I Have Given Up On Elio, Have You?

[Samuel Gompers]

I've discovered the key to fun, affordable, tilting three-wheelers.

...... Remove the excess wheel!

I have a whole garage full of motorcycles that would cost less to replace than what Rick is paying for his Arcimoto. Just sayin'.

 

[BeauS]

Paul has a Linkedin account. So contact him there. Then you can find out where he has been and what he's doing.

He does, I couldn’t find his!

 

[Made in USA]

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-elio-b425995

About

Paul graduated from General Motors Institute & the Engineering and Management Institute (now Kettering University) in Flint, MI, Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. With over 18 years of engineering and executive management experience, Mr. Elio has spent much of his time in the automotive space focused on technology development. Holding numerous patents related to mechanisms, Mr. Elio began his career at Johnson Controls, the global diversified technology and industrial leader, and was a founding partner of ESG Engineering, the company that became known for quickly moving ideas from concept to reality. One of ESG’s key projects was the three-wheeled vehicle now known as the Elio.

In 2008, many industry changes were quickly happening, and since ESG Engineering’s business was based primarily on new product development the company struggled to survive. Upon realizing the vast potential of the Elio, Paul created Elio Motors and began the process of fighting the challenges associated with starting a new transportation company. Adhering to four tenets throughout the development process ensured a high quality product: a) ultra-low sticker price, b) ultra-high mileage, c) engineered to the highest safety standards and, d) low risk=existing technology=no R&D.

Experience

• CEO
  Elio Motors
  Aug 2008 – Present11 years 6 months
  
  Phoenix, Arizona Area
  
  As the Chief Executive Officer of Elio Motors, Mr. Elio surrounds himself with a well-rounded team of skilled individuals that help keep the vision of the organization going strong. Mr. Elio cares about keeping jobs in America, perseverance and hard work has become a big part of Paul Elio’s life in the pursuit of this goal.
  
  As the Chief Executive Officer of Elio Motors, Mr. Elio surrounds himself with a well-rounded team of skilled individuals that help keep the vision of the organization going strong. Mr. Elio cares about keeping jobs in America, perseverance and hard work has become a big part of Paul Elio’s life in the pursuit of this goal.
  
  
• President and Founder
  ESG Engineering
  Feb 1996 – Present24 years
  
  ESG Engineering was an engineering consulting firm specializing in new product development. Founded by Paul Elio, ESG grew from one to 45 engineers plus support staff. The company developed a methodology for developing new products using simulation tools early in the design process. The firm was awarded 10 patents
  
  ESG team responsible for complete design of solar dish, including wind, gravity, and seismic loading
  • Developed complete seat including 5 new mechanisms for commercial vehicle client
  • Developed new recliner that Toyota wanted to put on the Camry
  • Developed innovative seat track that was shown at the 2004 North American International Auto
  
  ESG is the opening case study in text book “Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation” used at Harvard and Stanford MBA programs
  
  ESG Engineering was an engineering consulting firm specializing in new product development. Founded by Paul Elio, ESG grew from one to 45 engineers plus support staff. The company developed a methodology for developing new products using simulation tools early in the design process. The firm was awarded 10 patents
  
  ESG team responsible for complete design of solar dish, including wind, gravity, and seismic loading
  • Developed complete seat including 5 new mechanisms for commercial...
  
  ESG Engineering was an engineering consulting firm specializing in new product development. Founded by Paul Elio, ESG grew from one to 45 engineers plus support staff. The company developed a methodology for developing new products using simulation tools early in the design process. The firm was awarded 10 patents
  
  ESG team responsible for complete design of solar dish, including wind, gravity, and seismic loading
  • Developed complete seat including 5 new mechanisms for commercial vehicle client
  • Developed new recliner that Toyota wanted to put on the Camry
  • Developed innovative seat track that was shown at the 2004 North American International Auto
  
  ESG is the opening case study in text book “Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation” used at Harvard and Stanford MBA programs
  

 

[Watashiwah]

There are all kinds of reasons Paul’s resume would end up in most ‘circular files’ but the most entertaining is:


“Developed new recliner that Toyota wanted to put on the Camry.”

What does that mean? A Toyota mechanic thought he’d like that seat on his car?

There is a reason Paul is mostly ‘self employed.’

Where’s his roofing experience on this CV?

 

[Made in USA]

There are all kinds of reasons Paul’s resume would end up in most ‘circular files’ but the most entertaining is:


“Developed new recliner that Toyota wanted to put on the Camry.”

What does that mean? A Toyota mechanic thought he’d like that seat on his car?

There is a reason Paul is mostly ‘self employed.’

Where’s his roofing experience on this CV?

From the looks of things, he is not trying to get funding for Elio Motors but is concentrating on ESG Engineering. What we have is a part-time president of Elio Motors apparently.

 

[Elio Amazed]

There are all kinds of reasons Paul’s resume would end up in most ‘circular files’ but the most entertaining is:


“Developed new recliner that Toyota wanted to put on the Camry.”

What does that mean? A Toyota mechanic thought he’d like that seat on his car?

There is a reason Paul is mostly ‘self employed.’

Where’s his roofing experience on this CV?

Who needs roofing when you can live off of deposits?

 

[RSchneider]

Here's what Paul told these people when it came to his history:
https://medium.com/@howardmarks/paul-elio-the-story-of-an-innovator-bf13fa7220e1

 

[84mpg]

Here's what Paul told these people when it came to his history:
https://medium.com/@howardmarks/paul-elio-the-story-of-an-innovator-bf13fa7220e1

"Paul is not a quitter....." I hope this is true.

 

[BeauS]

I added him, haha! Do you know, is their rating on BBB reflect on how they perform as a company? Obviously there's a lot of bad stuff about them and there's a reason for it. Just wasn't sure if it was something they can work on or not.
https://www.bbb.org/us/az/phoenix/profile/new-car-dealers/elio-motors-1126-1000028977

From the looks of things, he is not trying to get funding for Elio Motors but is concentrating on ESG Engineering. What we have is a part-time president of Elio Motors apparently.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-elio-b425995

About

Paul graduated from General Motors Institute & the Engineering and Management Institute (now Kettering University) in Flint, MI, Magna Cum Laude with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. With over 18 years of engineering and executive management experience, Mr. Elio has spent much of his time in the automotive space focused on technology development. Holding numerous patents related to mechanisms, Mr. Elio began his career at Johnson Controls, the global diversified technology and industrial leader, and was a founding partner of ESG Engineering, the company that became known for quickly moving ideas from concept to reality. One of ESG’s key projects was the three-wheeled vehicle now known as the Elio.

In 2008, many industry changes were quickly happening, and since ESG Engineering’s business was based primarily on new product development the company struggled to survive. Upon realizing the vast potential of the Elio, Paul created Elio Motors and began the process of fighting the challenges associated with starting a new transportation company. Adhering to four tenets throughout the development process ensured a high quality product: a) ultra-low sticker price, b) ultra-high mileage, c) engineered to the highest safety standards and, d) low risk=existing technology=no R&D.

Experience

• CEO
  Elio Motors
  Aug 2008 – Present11 years 6 months
  
  Phoenix, Arizona Area
  
  As the Chief Executive Officer of Elio Motors, Mr. Elio surrounds himself with a well-rounded team of skilled individuals that help keep the vision of the organization going strong. Mr. Elio cares about keeping jobs in America, perseverance and hard work has become a big part of Paul Elio’s life in the pursuit of this goal.
  
  As the Chief Executive Officer of Elio Motors, Mr. Elio surrounds himself with a well-rounded team of skilled individuals that help keep the vision of the organization going strong. Mr. Elio cares about keeping jobs in America, perseverance and hard work has become a big part of Paul Elio’s life in the pursuit of this goal.
  
  
• President and Founder
  ESG Engineering
  Feb 1996 – Present24 years
  
  ESG Engineering was an engineering consulting firm specializing in new product development. Founded by Paul Elio, ESG grew from one to 45 engineers plus support staff. The company developed a methodology for developing new products using simulation tools early in the design process. The firm was awarded 10 patents
  
  ESG team responsible for complete design of solar dish, including wind, gravity, and seismic loading
  • Developed complete seat including 5 new mechanisms for commercial vehicle client
  • Developed new recliner that Toyota wanted to put on the Camry
  • Developed innovative seat track that was shown at the 2004 North American International Auto
  
  ESG is the opening case study in text book “Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation” used at Harvard and Stanford MBA programs
  
  ESG Engineering was an engineering consulting firm specializing in new product development. Founded by Paul Elio, ESG grew from one to 45 engineers plus support staff. The company developed a methodology for developing new products using simulation tools early in the design process. The firm was awarded 10 patents
  
  ESG team responsible for complete design of solar dish, including wind, gravity, and seismic loading
  • Developed complete seat including 5 new mechanisms for commercial...
  
  ESG Engineering was an engineering consulting firm specializing in new product development. Founded by Paul Elio, ESG grew from one to 45 engineers plus support staff. The company developed a methodology for developing new products using simulation tools early in the design process. The firm was awarded 10 patents
  
  ESG team responsible for complete design of solar dish, including wind, gravity, and seismic loading
  • Developed complete seat including 5 new mechanisms for commercial vehicle client
  • Developed new recliner that Toyota wanted to put on the Camry
  • Developed innovative seat track that was shown at the 2004 North American International Auto
  
  ESG is the opening case study in text book “Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation” used at Harvard and Stanford MBA programs

 

[Watashiwah]

The BBB rates Elio Motors as ‘F’. There seem to be a majority of complaints about failures to receive escrowed refundable deposits. Very unfortunate.

Paul’s resume is online, lots of fluff, short on stuff: can anyone get to Hari S. Iyer’s ? That, and his new enterprise(s) should be interesting reading...