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2012 - Issue 6 - October

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POWER STRIP continued from page 49 60 to 80 miles that one electric charge could provide. The fall line also includes a three-wheeled electric motorcycle, a powerful two-wheeled motorcycle that can go 65 mph, and even UTVs and ATVs that boast a unique camouflaged pattern for hunters. " We fi nd people who have been out of work to be some of the best employees. " Xtreme Green's products, which cost between $9,000 and $20,000, are competitively priced compared with combustible-engine vehicles. What's more, Georgiou says that owners often recoup the cost of an Xtreme Green vehicle within several years, thanks to zero fuel bills cou- pled with low-maintenance charges. And these vehicles are tough: The lithium-ion iron-phosphate batteries that power Xtreme Green vehicles are the most powerful electric batteries per unit of weight currently on the market, clock- Georgiou has always been very politically active. ing in at roughly six times stronger than a typical lead acid battery. "People have this illusion that just because it's electric, it's weak and wimpy, but nothing could be further from the truth," he says. "These vehicles have more power and torque within their working range than an internal combustion engine." Georgiou's commitment to the community is just as strong. Unlike many companies, Xtreme Green, which operates out of a 34,000- square-foot assembly and production facility, goes out of its way to hire the area's long-term unemployed. "We find people who have been out of work to be some of the best employees," he says. "They're apprecia- tive that they're back to work." Though the company currently employs only about 25 people, Georgiou hopes to hire more than 100 workers over the next few years. His goals are not without muscle: The company was recently awarded about $100,000 in tax abatements and deferrals from the Nevada Commission on Economic Development and currently boasts "the broadest range of all-electric niche vehicles under produc- tion in the entire world," according to Georgiou. Far-flung clients are as distant as Saudi Arabia and Mexico. "In that sense, we're expand- ing the export base of Nevada significantly," he says. And improving Georgiou's office holds treasures such as a lei sent to him by a student who he helped out with a scholarship. its international appeal. V VIEW FROM THE TOP Byron Georgiou's inspirations and inclinations. *secret getaway I love the Springs Preserve. It's a beautiful refuge within the city and a real example of sustainability and the life-giving force of water. *stress reliever I spend a lot of time hiking in the mountains and the desert of Nevada. My favorite hiking area is Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, and my local national park is Zion. *double passport My mom and dad are both Greek— my father immigrated to America in 1930 from Cyprus. My wife is actually Irish. *greatest accomplishment I'm most proud of my dedication to building and preserving a strong marriage and family life. *hidden talent I was a drummer and lead singer in a rock 'n' roll band when I was in high school and college called Ceiling Shakers. That's not on my Xtreme Green's warehouse in North Las Vegas. résumé. I still play around with the piano and guitar, and my favorite type of music is reggae. 50 VEGASMAGAZINE.COM

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