Modular EV Charging + Modular Advertising + Micro Convenience
Presenters: Derek & Josh
Purpose: Secure Peace Corps Board sponsorship to pilot C-Box deployments in Newark, Philadelphia, and Baltimore, while advancing a scalable, financeable program for Mexico City.
Outcome Sought Today: Endorsement to proceed, agreement to partner, and alignment on financing pathway and roles.
Deploy modular C-Box units combining EV fast charging, digital advertising (if allowed), and micro convenience through Peace Corps relationships. eClave acts as turnkey VAR/integrator between Sea Box (manufacturer), financing sources, and host cities, packaging financing, siting, interconnect, and operations enablement.
Three cities: Newark, Philadelphia, Baltimore
Scale: ~8 total chargers with high-capacity preferred interconnect using standardized kits
Future vision: Mexico City concept with multi-hundred sites contingent on tariff/pricing policy confirmation
Site access & permits & electricity access
Program orchestration
Manufacturing & delivery
Host management
Lender support
Leverage Peace Corps trust networks to deliver equitable EV access and safer, revitalized corridors with community retail and jobs.
Faster charging reduces range anxiety, cutting emissions. Advertising revenue, with a portion for municipal PSAs.
Well-lit charging nodes with foot traffic and cameras create safer corridors.
Diversify and enhance revenue base to increaser returns.
Local installation, repair, and maintenance jobs; ad sourcing, and micro convenience management. Standardized, modular infrastructure.
eClave, LLC is a purpose-built organization with members Josh, Derek, Mark, and Martin bringing complementary expertise in energy deployment and infrastructure financing.
We serve as the critical bridge between visionary intent and actual deployment—translating relationships and ideas into delivered solutions. Our scope encompasses:
- Program design and site selection advice
- Financing structure and capital raises
- Utility interconnection management
- Commercial structuring and deal closure advice
Proven track record in energy siting, interconnect processes, financial modeling, and city engagement. Our network includes manufacturers, traditional and investment bankers and real estate developers.
We don't just design programs—we close deals. Our team combines technical expertise with commercial execution, ensuring projects move from concept to operation.
Executive Chairman
- Co-founder HashWatt Inc. (Bitcoin mining)
- $80B in transaction experience
- Energy sector specialist with pioneering PPA experience
Co-Founder/CTO
- Former HashWatt CTO
- 15+ years technology executive
- Blockchain and infrastructure expert
Co-Founder
- Founder, Lonestar Miners
- 9 years modular data center deployment and management experience
Director of Business Development
- Extensive financial modeling and support experience
- 5 years experience in modular data centers
The C-Box represents a breakthrough in urban infrastructure deployment—a factory-built, containerized platform that integrates multiple revenue streams and community services into a single, rapidly deployable unit.
Baseline 4-port configuration with fast charging units and intelligent load-sharing capabilities to optimize power distribution and minimize infrastructure costs.
High-visibility advertising mast with digital panels (removable in locations where aesthetic restrictions apply), creating recurring revenue to support operations.
Optional automated convenience pod for essentials; future-ready for robotic food service, providing community amenities where needed most.
Factory Quality: Controlled manufacturing environment ensures consistent build standards and rapid quality control.
Rapid Deployment: Pre-fabricated modules reduce on-site construction time from months to weeks. Multi-country delivery points.
Redeployable: If a site underperforms, units can be relocated to higher-demand corridors without total loss.
4-port DC fast charging with advertising mast—the standard deployment optimizing both service delivery and revenue generation.
No advertising mast for historic districts or aesthetically sensitive locations. Clean, unobtrusive design that prioritizes visual harmony.
Enhanced with vending/locker walls and essentials micro-store, serving communities with limited access to convenience retail.
Armored/sheathed cables, comprehensive CCTV coverage, protective bollards—engineered for high-risk corridors requiring enhanced protection.
Each configuration maintains the core charging infrastructure while adapting to local needs, regulations, and market conditions. Redeployability ensures that units can shift as demand patterns evolve, protecting capital investments.
- High-visibility arterials with strong traffic patterns
- Proximity to anchors: venues, hospitals, universities
- Robust grid capacity for fast interconnection
- Advertising value from corridor demographics
- Safety enhancement opportunity in key corridors
Newark: NJPAC/McCarter Highway corridor with high visibility and cultural anchor proximity
Philadelphia: North Philadelphia near Temple Hospital and The Met Philadelphia, serving medical and entertainment districts
Baltimore: Stadium and transit-adjacent sites capturing commuter and event traffic
City-controlled parcels / surface parking allow straightforward ground lease negotiations. Peace Corps introductions dramatically accelerate relationship development and trust-building with municipal stakeholders.
Pilot Goal: Deploy 3–6 sites total across the three cities to validate throughput assumptions, permitting cadence, and advertising CPM projections before broader rollout.
Initial discussions with Mexican government officials reveal significant interest in rapid EV infrastructure deployment as part of national sustainability commitments and urban air quality initiatives.
3–6 locations
U.S. East Coast expansion
~600 Mexico sites
Multi-hundred site rollout
Proposed Scope: Government interest in deploying approximately 2,500 chargers across ~600 sites at 4 ports per site.
Revenue Model: $0.30/kWh retail-tariff spread based on policy pricing authority—subject to written confirmation.
Manufacturing Strategy: Build and ship from U.S. facilities or leverage alternate production sites in Argentina or Ireland to optimize tariff exposure.
Financing Approach: Bank or hedge fund structured credit with Sea Box guarantee not anticipated at this scale given program size.
≈$1.0M per site
4× DC fast charging hardware, C-Box structure, utility interconnection, advertising mast, installation labor, and soft costs (permits, engineering, legal).
Base case: 18% utilization
Yields meaningful annual profit from charging alone. Sensitivity analysis will examine 12%, 18%, and 25% utilization scenarios to model range of outcomes.
$100k–$150k annually
Per-site potential varies by corridor demographics and traffic patterns. Requires permits and active sales program with regional OOH partners.
Low single-digit contribution
Modest percentage of total revenue in early phases, with significant option value as food robotics and basket services mature.
Dynamic load sharing technology enables sites to operate effectively on sub-megawatt utility feeds, reducing interconnection costs and timeline. Operations and maintenance delivered through qualified local partners with established service networks.
Structure: 100% equipment finance at approximately 12–14% APR over 48–60 month terms, with coverage provided by site-level cash flow generation.
Capital Sources: Lender/Investor group introduced through tradiitonal and ivestment bank network, plus 1–2 regional banks competing for term sheets to optimize pricing and terms.
Enhancement: Sea Box pilot-scale loan guarantee requested to improve interest rates and extend loan tenor, de-risking early deployments for capital providers.
Account Structure: Utility account established under host entity or special purpose vehicle (SPV) depending on tax and liability optimization strategies.
Capital provision, covenant monitoring, security interest administration
eClave in coordination with RPCV Ventures manages site SPVs, orchestrating siting, interconnect, permits, financing, delivery
Manufacturing, quality control, delivery, optional pilot guarantee
Ground lease, site access, permit facilitation, optional ad revenue participation
Interconnection study, capacity allocation, meter installation, ongoing service
Operations: Host entity or contracted operator executes day-to-day management using eClave-provided operational playbooks and standard procedures.
- Finalization of deployment agreements with municipalities
- Letter of support for pilot program endorsing approach and community benefits
- Mexico City policy confirmation pathway with federal and state contacts
- Ongoing facilitation for permits and stakeholder relationships
- Flagship visible deployments designed, delivered and financed directly tied to Peace Corps network and values
- Tangible community benefits: enhanced safety, job creation, equitable EV access
- Optional participation in advertising revenue community fund programs at select sites
- Demonstration model for sustainable infrastructure that can replicate globally
This partnership creates a win-win structure where Peace Corps trust networks accelerate deployment while communities receive immediate, visible benefits that align with organizational mission and values.
High-traffic arterials with clear sightlines and 24/7 public access for maximum utilization and safety.
Transformer and distribution infrastructure within economical connection distance to minimize interconnection costs.
Locations where charging infrastructure and lighting will meaningfully improve corridor safety perception and reality.
Adequate space for vehicle queuing, maneuvering, and departure without traffic disruption.
Corridors where digital advertising is permitted or can be approved through standard variance processes.
Capacity assessment and preliminary cost estimates (2-3 weeks)
Detailed engineering review and impact study (4-6 weeks)
Equipment specification and procurement initiation (2-3 weeks)
Meter installation, switchgear, conduit runs (6-8 weeks)
Final testing and commissioning (1-2 weeks)
Our approach dramatically reduces typical interconnection timelines through standardized engineering drawings, repeat equipment kits, early utility engagement during site selection, and load-sharing flexibility enabling sub-MW initial deployment with future expansion capacity.
Legal right to occupy site; revenue sharing terms; duration and renewal options
Container placement approval; electrical system inspection; fire safety compliance
Advertising structure height, brightness, content restrictions
We offer "Mast-On" and "Mast-Off" SKUs to match corridor aesthetic requirements and signage regulations. Historic districts and sensitive view-sheds receive ad-light configurations.
Partner with established local and regional out-of-home (OOH) advertising firms who understand corridor demographics and have existing advertiser relationships. CPM pricing benchmarked to corridor traffic counts and demographic profiles.
Brand Safety: Content approval process ensures family-friendly advertising appropriate for public infrastructure. Reserved inventory allocation for public service announcements and community messaging.
High-value charging infrastructure in urban environments requires comprehensive security and safety measures to protect both equipment and users while ensuring consistent uptime.
Armored and chain-sheathed charging leads with tamper-resistant fasteners. Protective bollards prevent vehicle impact damage.
High-CRI LED lighting providing bright, color-accurate illumination 24/7. Creates safe, inviting environment for nighttime charging.
360-degree CCTV coverage with remote monitoring and recording. Integrated with local law enforcement where agreements permit.
Panic beacons with direct communication links. Automated alerts for equipment faults or security incidents.
Hot-swap spare inventory for rapid component replacement. Predictive diagnostics on power modules identify issues before failure.
Field technician response time commitments. Performance penalties for sustained downtime above thresholds.
Comprehensive vandalism and theft policies. Business interruption coverage protects revenue during extended outages.
Target uptime: ≥97% for charging infrastructure, ensuring reliable service for EV drivers and consistent revenue generation.
While EV charging forms the foundation, optional micro-retail modules can address community needs in areas with limited access to basic goods and services, creating additional convenience and revenue streams.
Refrigerated compartments for milk, eggs, and household staples. Touch-to-collect smart lockers for pre-ordered items. Available 24/7 to serve shift workers and early/late-hour needs.
Automated preparation of hot bowls, sandwiches, and beverages. Morning load-in by local suppliers. Health-code compliant ventilation and food safety systems. Serves time-pressed commuters and area workers.
Small lease spaces for local brands and entrepreneurs. Operator-managed with flexible terms. Showcases neighborhood businesses to charging customers and passing traffic.
- Basket Size: Average transaction value and items per visit
- Turns per Hour: Customer throughput during peak periods
- Uptime: Equipment availability and service consistency
- Spoilage Rate: Food waste below 3% target through demand forecasting
Retail modules remain optional and location-specific, deployed where community need and commercial viability align.
Risk: $0.30/kWh spread assumption not formalized in written policy or contract.
Mitigation: Obtain written decree or contractual confirmation before major capital commitment. Build sensitivity models at multiple spread scenarios (e.g., $0.15, $0.22, $0.30) to understand minimum viable economics.
Risk: Insufficient transformer capacity or lengthy interconnection queue delays.
Mitigation: Early utility studies during site selection. Staged power deployment starting sub-MW. Dynamic load sharing reduces initial demand. Maintain alternate site pipeline.
Risk: Signage restrictions, environmental review, or neighborhood opposition extends timeline.
Mitigation: Pre-vetted corridors with zoning compatibility. Ad-free SKU option for challenging locations. Peace Corps relationships accelerate stakeholder buy-in.
Risk: Cable theft, equipment damage, or graffiti impairs operations and increases costs.
Mitigation: Armored cables and anti-theft fasteners. Comprehensive surveillance and lighting. Insurance coverage with manageable deductibles. Rapid-response maintenance contracts.
Risk: Team capacity limitations as deployment volume scales beyond pilot.
Mitigation: Standardized equipment kits and documented playbooks reduce custom work. Add specialized partners (legal, utility coordination, construction management) as volume justifies. Phased rollout prevents overextension.
Site Identification
Finalize site shortlists across three cities. Secure Board endorsement letters.
Commercial Setup
Submit utility pre-applications. Negotiate ground lease LOIs. Solicit lender indications of interest. Request Sea Box pilot guarantee terms.
Approvals & Fabrication
File building, electrical, and signage permits. Secure Sea Box manufacturing slot. Advance interconnection engineering.
Construction & Launch
Complete utility interconnection. Install pad and C-Box. Commission systems and energize. Begin operations.
After sites reach operational status, we conduct a comprehensive 90-day performance assessment measuring:
- kWh throughput vs. projections
- Port uptime and reliability
- Customer satisfaction scores
- Ad CPM realization rates
- O&M cost accuracy
- Community impact metrics
Results inform iteration of SKU mix, site selection criteria, and operational protocols before expanding to next 5–10 sites.
Ground lease payments at fair market rates. Optional advertising revenue share percentage. Local hiring preference for installation and operations roles. Community benefit from improved charging access and corridor safety.
Equipment sales at manufacturer pricing with volume discounts as deployment scales. Pilot-phase limited guarantee to improve financing terms and accelerate early deployment. Long-term production visibility supporting factory planning.
- Development of meaningful and robust program
- Per-site franchise fee on gross revenue
- Build training program funded through franchise fee
- Advancement of Peace Corps mission
- Platform to grow into other business segments
- Commission from Sea Box on equipment sales volume
- Per-site royalty on gross revenue
- Equipment spread margin where eClave acts as intermediary
- Program management fees for multi-city rollout coordination
Our upside is directly tied to site performance and scale—creating durable win-win alignment.
Site-level special purpose vehicles (SPVs) roll up into a program-level entity managed by eClave. This structure provides:
- Liability isolation for each site
- Flexible financing at site or portfolio level
- Clean entry/exit for investors
- Simplified reporting and compliance
kWh delivered, port uptime percentages, maintenance incidents, safety events, customer feedback summary
Community benefits assessment, local employment numbers, safety corridor improvements, advertising revenue to Peace Corps Board and city partners
Electrical code adherence, signage regulations, ADA accessibility standards, environmental permits, insurance coverage maintenance
The pilot phase is designed to validate our assumptions and create a replicable template. We will demonstrate success across four critical dimensions:
Targets: Average daily kWh delivered meeting or exceeding 18% utilization baseline. Port uptime ≥97% across all charging stations. Customer transaction completion rate ≥95%.
These metrics prove the core value proposition: reliable, high-quality charging service that EV drivers will seek out and recommend.
Measurements: Foot traffic uplift in corridor (pedestrian counts before/after). Lighting and perceived safety improvements (survey data). Public service advertising impression delivery. Local job creation documentation.
Quantifiable community benefits validate Peace Corps partnership and support expansion approvals.
Analysis: Actual cash yield compared to model at 12%, 18%, and 25% utilization scenarios. Advertising CPM realization vs. projections. Operating expense accuracy. Debt service coverage ratios.
Financial validation enables scaled financing and attracts additional capital partners.
Documentation: Days from LOI to energization by permit type. Bottleneck identification and resolution strategies. Stakeholder relationship quality. Repeatability assessment for next sites.
Proven permitting cadence reduces risk and accelerates rollout timeline for expansion cities.
After 90 days of operation, we compile comprehensive performance data into a Scale Readiness Report that either confirms readiness for next 5–10 sites or identifies adjustments needed before expansion.
Approve the strategic approach, site selection criteria, and deployment timeline for Newark, Philadelphia, and Baltimore pilot deployments.
Facilitate connections with property owners, utility leadership, and permitting authorities. Provide endorsement letters confirming Peace Corps network alignment and community benefit expectations.
Designate a Board member to coordinate with Mexican federal and state officials regarding pricing policy confirmation and program framework discussions.
Approve on-site recognition of Peace Corps network sponsorship, with reserved community messaging inventory maintaining brand standards and mission alignment.
Newark Corridor Site Visit
Physical assessment of top 3 candidate sites. Document nearest utility interconnection points, access characteristics, and neighborhood context. Photograph for permit applications.
Foundation Establishment
Launch utility pre-application studies for priority sites. Open ground lease LOI negotiations with property owners. Solicit pilot financing term sheets from lender network. Request Sea Box pilot guarantee proposal and terms.
Permit Filings & Commercial Development
File building, electrical, and signage permit applications for first site(s). Begin out-of-home advertising sales outreach with regional media partners. Refine financial models with actual interconnect cost estimates.
Manufacturing & Legal Setup
Confirm Sea Box manufacturing slot for pilot units. Lock security specification (cable armoring, CCTV, lighting). Form program and site-level SPVs. Bind property and liability insurance. Finalize operations SLAs with local service partners.
Construction & Commissioning
Receive interconnection approvals and schedule energization. Complete pad installation and civil works. Accept delivery of C-Box units and complete installation. Commission systems and launch operations. Begin 90-day performance tracking period.
- DC Fast Chargers: ~360 kW units, approximately 4 ports per site
- Unit Reference Cost: ~$200k per DCFC unit (pre-installation)
- Total Site CapEx: ≈$1.0M turnkey including charging hardware, C-Box structure, advertising mast, utility interconnection, installation labor, and soft costs
- Charging Utilization: Base case 18% with sensitivity analysis at 12% (conservative) and 25% (optimistic)
- U.S. Pricing: City-standard retail tariffs per kWh
- Retail-Tariff Spread: $0.30/kWh subject to written policy confirmation from government authorities
- Scale: ~2,500 chargers across ~600 sites
- Interest Rate: 12–14% APR equipment financing
- Term: 48–60 months
- Structure: 100% equipment financing targeted
- Ad Revenue Potential: $100k–$150k annually per site (corridor-dependent)
- Micro-Retail: Optional module; initially small revenue contributor with growth potential
- Armored outer sheathing on all charging cables
- Chain-reinforced strain relief at connector points
- Tamper sensors with immediate alert to monitoring center
- Anti-theft fasteners requiring specialized tools for service access
- Protective bollards preventing vehicle impact on equipment
- High-CRI LED lighting providing 24/7 illumination
- 360-degree CCTV camera coverage with facial recognition capable resolution
- Remote monitoring with recording retention per local regulations
- Emergency panic beacons with two-way communication
- Integration with local law enforcement dispatch where agreements permit
Quarterly inspections, predictive diagnostics, hot-swap spare inventory
4-hour response SLA with qualified local technicians
1-hour response for safety-critical issues
Comprehensive property insurance covering vandalism, theft, and environmental damage. Business interruption coverage protecting revenue during extended outages. Liability coverage for customer incidents and property damage. Deductible sizing optimized for corridor-specific risk profiles.
eClave's compensation structure creates direct alignment between our success and the performance of deployed sites. We earn only when sites perform well and as the program scales successfully.
Percentage-based commission from Sea Box on equipment sales volume. Increases our motivation to maximize number of successful deployments.
Basis-point royalty on gross revenue. Tiered structure rewards scale: higher volumes = higher percentage. Directly ties our income to site operational performance.
Where eClave acts as intermediary between manufacturer and site SPV, we capture appropriate margin on equipment sales while maintaining competitive pricing.
Fees for multi-city monitoring and software, rollout coordination, standardization development, lender relationship management, and ongoing program optimization.
We only succeed when sites deliver strong utilization, uptime, and financial performance. Poor-performing sites reduce our royalty income. Failed deployments mean no commission. This creates powerful incentives to:
- Select optimal sites
- Structure financeable deals
- Support operational excellence
- Scale thoughtfully
Our ongoing royalty stream motivates long-term support rather than transactional sale-and-exit behavior. We remain invested in:
- Site performance optimization
- Community relationship management
- Operational troubleshooting
- Program refinement and iteration
"Our returns scale with performance and deployment count—creating durable motivation to serve cities, hosts, and the Peace Corps network for the long term."