After the success of Open Source for software, a new initiative have been launched to create an Open Source Car. The idea looks amazing, but very interesting though. Maybe open source car could be manufactered by many industrials so its price will be competitive, also the design and futuristic look makes me really interested.
The idea behind the OScar project is simple: A community of people plans and develops a new car in the web. The idea is about the goal to develop a simple and innovative car, but also about the way how this goal is achieved. We would like to convey the idea of Open Source to “hardware” and we want OScar to be the precursor for many different projects in this field. If you are interested in how the idea was formed, read the manifesto of 1999.
The project OSCar isn’t really new, first launched in 2002. The current state of affairs:
Data / Dimensions:
* Length of vehicle: 4.00m
* Width of vehicle: 1.75m
* Height of vehicle : 1.55m
* Wheel base: 2.50m
* Type: Tilted rear
* Doors: 4
* Weight: approx. 1000kg
Modules:
* Board: Floor pan and bracket of vehicle
* Body: Build, mount and passenger compartment
* Engines: Driving motors
* Power Systems: Power generation and storage
* Safety Systems: Brakes, Steering, Warning systems
* Information Systems: Communication- and information systems
Performance / Drive:
* max. 145 km/h
* Range depending on energy storage (max. 500km)
* Separation of power generation, storage and drive
* Electric powertrain with wheel hub engines
Requirements:
* Simple - small number of mechanical parts and components
* Multifunctional- Multifunctionality through changeable build concept
* Design - Form follows Function
* Sturdy - stable construction of chassis frame components
* International - Provisions for international requirements
* Modular - Modularisation of vehicle concept
* Maintainability - Easy
You want your own OSCar ? you may check the website http://www.theoscarproject.org/
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