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Concept Car Shows Off Future Manufacturing Trends

Posted May 16, 2016 12:00 AM by Engineering360 eNewsletter

Shell has unveiled a concept car that dramatically reduces primary energy use over its entire lifecycle. According to the company, the car would require about half the energy to manufacture and operate than a small family car, and about two thirds less energy than that required for a sports utility vehicle. Built around the Gordon Murray Design iStream platform, the 550 kg (1,212 lb) vehicle is a showcase for recycled carbon fiber and other lightweight materials as well as components made from 3D printing.

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05/16/2016 4:57 PM

Gee it looks a lot like a Smart Car....

In fact it looks like almost an exact copy, but with a smaller engine, and all plastic parts....

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05/16/2016 7:21 PM

Or a 1955 Isetta.
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05/17/2016 10:44 AM

I look at any of these cars, and I have one thing to say: (Well two things, but I only use one snappy comeback at a time)

A) "Where's the rest of it?" or

B) "I'll take two, one for each foot. Do I need a skate key to adjust the fit?"

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