News

November 5, 2008 -
Read this newest online article by Rolling Stone magazine -  Boyz Under The Hood
Inspired by a renegade teacher, the kids at Philly's toughest high school are building green cars to save the environment – and themselves. Read More...

March 31, 2008 -
The West Philadelphia High School Automotive Academy is back in the news! Popular Mechanics Magazine recently included the K-1 Attack as one of the top 10 early contenders most likely to walk away with the $10 Million X-Prize award...  read this article for more information.

July 2007 -
The Automotive Academy at West Philadelphia High School has gathered attention once again for their outstanding dedication to building the "Hybrid Attack", an energy efficient vehicle which has won races and attracted much attention.

The team has been highlighted at Edutopia...

Teens Build Award-Winning Electric Cars

They also offer this wonderful slideshow of the students who are currently participating in the West Philadelphia Automotive Academy.