The new Honda 3D printed car has been developed and will now be seen on the streets of Kamakura, Japan making shortbread/cookies delivery.
The Honda 3D printed car was built in collaboration with the 3D printer company, Kabuku Inc. The vehicle features 3d printed body panels and was displayed at the 2016 CEATEC Japan. It was developed for Toshimaya Honten, a shop in Kamakura that needed a compact vehicle to make the shortbread deliveries.
The 3D printed car is based on the Micro Commuter Concept revealed by the Japanese automaker in 2011. It took only two months to develop the car. It is based on the Honda Variable platform and uses some of the key components of electric vehicles, such as, a battery, motor and a control unit. It is capable of producing up to 15 horsepower. The chassis for Honda 3D printed car was developed by the Honda’s motorcycle division.
The chassis was built using light-weight pipe frame structure. However, all other components like luggage space and body panels are 3d printed. The overall weight of the car is 600 KG and it measures 98L by 50B by 61H inches (2,495 by 1,280 by 1,545 mm).