Firanse R3
4° Place in the GrabCAD and Makerbot Contest.
In the year 2040 there isn't limit for what could be printed, every material and size is possible and the recycling process has been completely rewritten.
The products are cheaper and more efficient because the internal parts could be more complex, resistant and smaller, printed directly in place. And if something is broken it can simply be reduced to its original material and reprinted again, even could collect several things and make something completely different and convenient with one's lifestyle.
There is where the Firanse R3 takes place, a completely affordable, personalized and ecological car.
This concept vehicle consists of two parts, the first one is the cab that holds the seats, batteries and the principal controls, and second part are the modular wheels that have the engines, brakes, suspension and direction system.
GrabCAD link: http://grabcad.com/library/firanse-r3
Thinkgiverse link: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:39802
Publications:
Damnitsawesome: http://damnitsawesome.com/future-car-firanse-r3-by-luis-cordoba/
Archiresource: http://www.archiresource.com/2013/01/firanse-r3-futuristic-ecological-car-in.html#.UPQ8mCc0HLI
Fireballtim: http://fireballtim.com/2013/01/16/detroit-concepts-hit-the-showroom-floor/#comment-777801365
Trendhunter: http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firanse-r3
Design-index: http://design-index.net/firanse-r3-par-luis-cordoba-il-ny-a-pas-que-la-coccinelle-a-mexico/
Geek.com: http://www.geek.com.mx/tag/firanse-r3/
Grabcad blog: http://blog.grabcad.com/2013/01/grabcadrs-in-the-news/
Entertainmeinternet: http://entertainmeinternet.com/a/extreme-insectile-autos-the-firanse-r3-concept-car-is-a-vision-of-the-future-eco-vehicle-
GrabCAD Blog Winner: http://grabcad.com/challenges/makerbot-replicator-2-desktop-3d-printer-challenge/results
3ders: http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130216-what-personal-transportation-will-look-like-in-2040.html
Techtruthandrumors: http://techtruthandrumors.com/3d-printed-vehicles-take-fast-lane-to-the-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=3d-printed-vehicles-take-fast-lane-to-the-future
NBC news: http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/futureoftech/3-d-printed-vehicles-take-fast-lane-future-1C8400418
Discovery News: http://news.discovery.com/autos/future-of-transportation/3d-printed-vehicles-fast-lane-future-130216.htm
And list keeps growing...
