Ted Yan, a Kent resident and Boeing systems engineer, received the keys Tuesday to a 2012 Chevrolet Volt for winning the grand prize sweepstakes sponsored by Avnet Express’ Drive for Innovation.
Yan picked up the Volt at Good Chevrolet in Renton. The Volt costs $40,000.
Avnet Express traveled the nation for the past year in a Volt to uncover technology innovation being created by engineers, entrepreneurs, innovators and students. Yan, one of the many participants who entered the sweepstakes, was thrilled to have his name drawn as the grand prize winner.
“After following the Drive for Innovation on its cross country journey for the past year I am in awe with the technology innovations that are taking place across the United States,” Yan said in a media release. “The vigorous pursuit for technology advancement has led to an improvement in the way we live, work and play.
“I am honored to be the recipient of the Drive for Innovation Chevrolet Volt and would like to thank Avnet Express. The car is an excellent example of American technology innovation and I look forward to driving this cutting-edge vehicle.”
It’s been quite the month for Yan. He and his wife, Audrey, recently celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary and Boeing just gave him an engineering promotion. He works on the 787.
Avnet Express gives design engineers and purchasing professionals access to the world’s largest catalog of electronic component products, which tops 5 million parts, according to the company’s website.
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