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3D Printed Vehicles, the Future of Personal Mobility?

A revolution is happening in the automotive industry. Self-driving cars, electric vehicles, and car sharing programs are disrupting the traditional car manufacturer's industry. Could personalized, 3D printed cars, be the next trend?

January 20, 2016 - Cities of the Future

The Frankenstein Vehicle That Could Transform Transportation

Part bike, part car, part solar power, part human power - the Elf is a pedal-powered mini-car that just finished a "massively successful" Kickstarter drive and could be coming to a street near you very soon.

January 22, 2013 - Fast Company Co.Exist

Is the Electric Car Running Out of Juice?

Despite a number of factors conspiring to make electric cars more attractive than ever, John Broder believes the technology is experiencing a potential crisis.

March 27, 2012 - The New York Times

Stealth Solar is Slowly Transforming Downtown Portland

In Portland, two examples of how stealthy implementation of solar-powered technology is changing the rhythm of daily life.

September 2, 2010 - EnzymePDX.com

Leafs All Gone

Nissan Leafs, that is, and only for the year, though not one of these 19,000 preorders for the all-electric, plug-in car has yet to be shipped. The Leafs shouldn't venture too far from home - the range is 100 miles on a full charge.

May 29, 2010 - The New York Times - Business Day

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