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George Westinghouse may not be as famous as Thomas Edison or Nikola Tesla, but his inventions helped shape the modern world. From creating safer railroads with his revolutionary air brake system to bringing electricity into homes and cities, Westinghouse was an innovator and businessman who believed technology should improve lives. He also played a huge role in the famous “War of Currents,” siding with Tesla’s alternating current against Edison’s direct current. His vision of affordable, safe, and widespread power made the modern electric grid possible. Discover how George Westinghouse changed transportation, energy, and the future of technology.
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George Westinghouse may not be as famous as Thomas Edison or Nikola Tesla, but his inventions helped shape the modern world. From creating safer railroads with his revolutionary air brake system to bringing electricity into homes and cities, Westinghouse was an innovator and businessman who believed technology should improve lives. He also played a huge role in the famous “War of Currents,” siding with Tesla’s alternating current against Edison’s direct current. His vision of affordable, safe, and widespread power made the modern electric grid possible. Discover how George Westinghouse changed transportation, energy, and the future of technology.
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