Rapid Roadster

RAPID ROADSTER

WRITTEN BY NATHAN HURST

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From digital rendering to 3D-printed reality in just six months, Local Motors' Strati aims to accelerate automotive innovation, says CEO Jay Rogers (far right).

Local Motors

It’s drivable, with a fully 3D-printed body, and it’s available soon.

The automotive industry is well acquainted with 3D printing; it’s a common tool for prototyping, especially for parts and models. But Strati, designed by Michele Anoè, is the first drivable car with a wholly 3D-printed body.

A low-riding roadster with an open cockpit and an electric motor, the Strati glides at speeds up to 50 mph. Its dark features accentuated ...

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