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Renowned scientist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, supports the P.T.S. Concepts. |
"The System Concept - clearly defined and addresses many issues in personal transportation."
"The Track System - clever and appears to be engineered for safety, efficiency and low cost."
"I think the PTS is a good concept and should be explored by the State of California and US Department of Transportation."
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Dr. MacCready's company, AeroVironment, developed the solar powered, unmanned, 247 ft. wingspan Helios, which shattered the world altitude record for both propeller and jet powered aircraft by reaching an altitude of 96,863 ft.
See: AeroVironment.com
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In 1990 AeroVironment partnered with General Motors in designing and engineering the pioneering electric car, "Impact" which was a catalyst for future advances of electric and alternative powered vehicles.
In the Time magazine cover story "The 20th Century's Greatest Minds," Dr. MacCready is mentioned as successor to the Wright Brothers in aerial invention and exploration.
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers named Dr. MacCready "Engineer of the Century" in 1980. |
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