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Low volume "open source" car production in U.S.
Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:47 pm
by WorkingOnIt
Feature on
Local Motors, with a business model of low volume regional production using existing parts bins and active solicitation of customer design ideas.
IKEA of cars?
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business ... 09-10.html
http://www.local-motors.com/
Re: Low volume "open source" car production in U.S.
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:04 pm
by WorkingOnIt
A new article - no big news, but it's nice to see them still kicking.
http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/co ... ries_ssi_5
Re: Low volume "open source" car production in U.S.
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 8:33 pm
by WorkingOnIt
Local Motors has a prototype running:
http://gas2.org/2010/02/12/rally-fighter-takes-flight/
http://www.local-motors.com/buildProcessDet.php?c=4168
In
this interview, CEO Jay Rogers describes his factory concept. Customers will have the opportunity to participate in their builds - 4 customers per a factory builder/trainer. The customers will be at different points in the build, with those near the end also helping the ones starting out.
I am skeptical of this whole business plan on a lot of levels, but I'm fascinated to see it play out. From concept to build, what an amazing way learn about your car and form a community.
Re: Low volume "open source" car production in U.S.
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:25 pm
by Karl
Too bad it's not ACTUAL open source. I'm fairly certain that if you called them and asked for all of their CAD drawings, they'd laugh at you.
Re: Low volume "open source" car production in U.S.
Posted: Wed Mar 03, 2010 9:41 pm
by WorkingOnIt
[quote="Karl"]
Too bad it's not ACTUAL open source. I'm fairly certain that if you called them and asked for all of their CAD drawings, they'd laugh at you.
[/quote]
perhaps not all, but...
http://www.local-motors.com/assets/rall ... 091009.IGS