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“It’s Down to Us America!” Features West Philly High’s TDI-Powered GTM
Talk about real-world technology transfer!
Simon Hauger and the team from West Philly High School are showcased by Newsweek with their TDI-powered GTM that earned 1st place at the Green Grand Prix and was a finalist in the X-Prize competition. The story is titled “It’s Down to Us America!” saying that innovation and technology have to come from the populace.
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Simon Hauger and members of the West Philly High X-Prize Team.
Click here to read the article.
The fact that the technology is the FFR-Sponsored West Philly Car will be used in a real product (the new 818) is a direct testament to that statement! Congrats Guys!
Dave Smith
President