Local Motors

Local Motors was an American automobile manufacturing company founded in 2007 by John B. Rogers Jr. and based in Phoenix, Arizona. It was known for open-source motor vehicle designs, expertise in 3D-printing cars, and self-driving vehicle technology. Its business model centered on production facilities called microfactories, which allowed customized vehicles to be turned around in weeks. The Rally Fighter, introduced in 2009 after only 18 months of development, is believed to be the first car developed using co-creation design. Local Motors stopped operations on Friday, January 14, 2022, according to unofficial announcements on LinkedIn from former employees.

Local Motors was an American automobile manufacturing company founded in 2007 by John B. Rogers Jr. and based out of Phoenix, Arizona. It was known for open-source motor vehicle designs, cutting-edge expertise in 3D-printing cars, and self-driving vehicle technology. Its business model was built around production facilities called microfactories, which allowed Local Motors to turn around a customized vehicle in weeks and were more flexible than larger counterparts. The Rally Fighter was introduced by Local Motors in 2009 after only 18 months of development and is believed to be the first car developed using co-creation design. Local Motors stopped operations on Friday, January 14, 2022, according to unofficial announcements on LinkedIn from former employees, including a post by Chris Stoner, former VP of sales and customer success.

Open-source vehicle design, 3D-printed cars, and self-driving vehicle technology

• Rally Fighter

  Introduced in 2009 after only 18 months of development; believed to be the first car developed using co-creation design.

• Olli shuttle

  A 3D-printed self-driving shuttle associated with Local Motors.

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