Electric Vehicles

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Electric Vehicles are a key part of our tomorrow and how we get there. If we can get all the fossil fuel vehicles off our roads, out of our seas and out of our skies, we'll have a much better environment. This community is where we discuss the various different vehicles and news stories regarding electric transportation.

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[–] threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 days ago

I mean, 3D print the final part. If it works for fucking rockets going into space, it can work for cars too.

3D printing doesn't "work" for rockets in general. 3D printing works for specific rocket components (engine cooling channels) which are difficult to manufacture using traditional techniques like machining or casting. I can't think of any components like this on cars.

Relativity Space did try to 3D print an entire rocket (including the tanks, LOL), but cancelled it after the first launch, switching to a design where only specific components will be 3D printed.