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Old 05-24-2012, 01:58 PM   #300 (permalink)
bennelson
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Is most recent news, I've been invited to the Vienna University of Business and Economics to participate in a brainstorming and workshop project they are hosting. It's sponsored by Magna Powertrain, which is a major manufacturer of car parts. They are also the people responsible for much of the work on the Ford Focus Electric.

The conference is sort of an open framework to come up with ideas on the next generation of hybrid electric car drivelines.

I got a call out of the blue from the University, inviting me there. I explained that I am NOT an industry expert, nor do I have a degree in ANYTHING - I'm just some guy working on projects in his driveway. The contact told me that they were impressed with my blog and videos and they were looking for people that "how you you say.... Thinking outside the box?"

Ok, if that's who they are looking for, I'm their man! See you in Vienna!

PS - I'll report back on Austrian beer for all you guys....
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