BMW i Ventures is one of a number of firms (including Google) to be investing in the Burlington, Massachusetts–based 3-D metal component printing firm Desktop Metal, according to recent reports.
The world of electric motorcycles is changing rapidly and it takes a nimble company to stay ahead of the competition. That means accelerating development cycles at a time when “new products, new segments, pop up constantly,”
Can a 3D printed solar tree capture energy from the sun? Yes, say researchers at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland.
Honda’s actions to date regarding electric vehicles have been perplexing, perplexing mostly because the company doesn’t seem to have done much of anything despite its great resources. The company does reveal concept cars every once and awhile though … including the recent reveal of a mostly 3D-printed, customizable electric vehicle … [continued]
NASA doesn’t know if its five new cutting edge green aviation research projects will work but it’s all about the journey, not the destination.
Alongside my climate news, renewable energy news, bicycling + transit news, and electric vehicle news roundups, here’s a roundup of top electric vehicle news from around the interwebs. Eliminating Air Pollution– One Molecule at a Time World’s First 3D-Printed Building Completed In Dubai Joya Da Terra Makes Sustainable Footwear From Coconut Fiber Seattle’s Bullitt Center Stands As The Greenest … [continued]
The Airbus Group subsidiary APWorks has developed what it has presented as being the world’s first 3D-printed electric bicycle/motorcycle, according to recent reports. While the 3D-printed bike has been described by those involved as a motorcycle. As one can see, the design is somewhat spare — the bike reportedly only weighs … [continued]
World’s first production model 3D printed car: “true disruption in the automotive industry has been waiting to happen for a long time” and the wait is over.
Thanks to 3D printing, you could find yourself behind the wheel of a super-customized electric vehicle next year (take your pick, buggy or sporty).
Originally published on EV Obsession. Toyota is, despite its stated preference for hydrogen fuel cell cars over electric ones, currently in the process of putting its i-Road electric “trike” through a trial program. As part of these ongoing trials, the company has, interestingly, begun asking users to “customize” the vehicles … [continued]
