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Philadelphia Students Build Electric Vehicle From Scratch, Ushering In The Future Of Transportation

"I feel good about it," CCP student Abdoul Sokhna said. "It's challenging, and it's helping us learn new things."

(CBS Philadelphia)

August 13, 2025

The future of transportation is getting a jump start inside a classroom at the Community College of Philadelphia.

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Students in the automotive technology program are gaining hands on experience by building an electric vehicle entirely from scratch. It's an ambitious project that could one day drive change.

"I feel good about it," CCP student Abdoul Sokhna said. "It's challenging, and it's helping us learn new things."

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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