3D printing solar car: a major revolution in the global automotive industry

With the continuous advancement and maturation of **3D printing technology**, our daily lives and work have undergone significant transformations. Industry experts suggest that the global automotive sector is currently experiencing a major revolution. From Tesla’s electric vehicles to self-driving cars, and even Local Motors’ **3D printed cars**, what once seemed like science fiction is now becoming a reality. Recently, a startup from Australia, EVX Ventures, has introduced an ambitious and seemingly unconventional idea that is quickly gaining traction. Barry Nguyen, co-founder and CEO of EVX Ventures, envisions a solar-powered car called *Immortus*. This vehicle can run continuously as long as there is sunlight, and it can be manufactured using **3D printed nodes** or connecting mechanisms. The concept is not entirely new—earlier this year, Divergent Microfactories (DM) showcased a 700-horsepower supercar called *Blade*, which also used a similar 3D-printed node system. While their designs differ, both projects share the same core principle: reducing weight for improved performance. For *Blade*, this meant higher speed, while for *Immortus*, it means longer range powered by solar energy. In an interview with Gizmag, Barry Nguyen emphasized the company’s unique approach: “We don’t want to be another Tesla. Tesla is a mass production automaker. We are boutique designers focused on custom-built electric cars. In the U.S. and Australia, there are regulations that allow individual vehicles to be built. This means that if you sign a contract with a custom car manufacturer and specify the design and components, you can build a road-legal car without needing a crash test—or even paying tens of millions of dollars for one. Our goal is to sell these cars in small quantities.” Nguyen is currently raising $1.5 million to bring *Immortus* to life. Once completed, the car is expected to cost around $37,000, which is still a premium price. The company plans to produce only 100 units, each manufactured locally by custom car builders near the customer. These local manufacturers will use their own carbon fiber tubes, while EVX Ventures will send the 3D printed nodes or digital blueprints for printing and assembly. The *Immortus* model is designed to be lightweight and efficient. It uses a 10 kWh battery pack to power a 1212-pound vehicle, providing a range of 248 miles even at night. During the day, under sunlight, it can travel up to 342 miles at 53 mph, and if the driver slows down to 37 mph, the car could theoretically run indefinitely. Some of the key technical specifications include: - Length: 5 meters - Width: 2 meters - Height: 1.1 meters - Total panel area: 7 square meters - Battery efficiency: 22% - Peak output: 2 × 20 kW - Rated output: 2.5 kW - Center of gravity height: 0.6 meters - Wheelbase: 2.5 meters - Motor type: Dual hub motor (mounted on rear wheels) The company will showcase a smaller prototype of *Immortus* at the SEMA Auto Show, taking place from November 3 to 6. This project represents a bold step forward in combining sustainable energy, advanced manufacturing, and personalized design in the automotive industry.

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