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In the United States on the 3D-printer printed the bus

В США на 3D-принтере напечатали автобусThrough the streets of Washington will travel printed on a 3D printer bus.

On the roads of Washington will be printed on a 3D printer a new vehicle from the company Local Motors.

As reported by Voice of America, the bus has a self-driving car system. The invention is named Olli and soon appeared on American roads.

Van embodies all the principles of the automotive industry of the future – electric motor, autopilot system, the use of a 3D printer in production, and the possibility of recycling.

According to the creators, printed 3D bus for 11 hours, and call it will be using a mobile app.

It is noted that vehicle speeds of 20 km/h and can carry up to 12 passengers. Complete recovery of energy from a 220-volt outlet is 4.5 hours and costs us $ 1.8.

Note that the design Olli has developed student Edgar Sarmiento – he made a simple van that is best suited for use in cities. Now Olli is being tested in Washington, then it want to experience in Miami and Las Vegas.

В США на 3D-принтере напечатали автобус

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