The unsung hero of the rEVolution is probably the motorcycle industry. Electric motorcycles (e-motorcycles) have disrupted that industry and left a few complacent motorcycle makers in the dust who are doubling down on gasoline instead of embracing a torquier electric motor.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have created a new vat 3D printing process they claim is 100 times faster than traditional methods. It could revolutionize prototyping and small scale production.
The following is a summary of comments made by Jon Moore, CEO of BNEF, from the recent The Future of Energy EMEA Summit.
General Motors is not the only carmaker suffering from manufacturing inefficiency and significant contributions to runaway pollution. But it is reported to have a plan that tackles both.
Never heard of Hackrod? Heard of Siemens? Of course and of course. A new joint venture between the startup and the German industrial giant is now exploring virtual reality (VR) and 3D printing to bring us an electric roadster proof of concept. Yes, it’s “just another concept car,” but this one seemed worth covering.
With all the talk of hyper-performance electric vehicles (EV) and other unobtainium cars, we’re happy to report a refreshing story that should appease those unhappy with electric vehicle (EV) affordability. How about a 3D-printed EV for $7,500? And the best part is that you won’t have to wait for it very long.
Siemens has announced a new $37 million 3D printing facility for Worcester, UK. It will home to 50 3D industrial printing machines and bring 55 new jobs to the area.
XEV, a startup car company based in Turin, Italy, has collaborated with Polyform, a Chinese 3D-printing company, to create the LSEV, a small electric two seater with 90 miles of range that will sell for as little as $7,500.
At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW took the wraps off the newest entry into its sustainability stable, the BMW i8 Roadster, which features a folding electric convertible top and improved performance.
Researchers at Sandia Labs have invented a new 3D printing technique to make more efficient solar absorbers for small scale CSP facilities. The work is supported by the US and Indian governments.
