OSE Wikispeed Local Motors Open Source Car Concept

Start with Wikispeed Frame from Wikispeed SGT01 page:

(image is STEP care of VariCAD Viewer)

Add a 50 hp Power Cube by Tom Griffing - to modify Wikispeed design to flexible hydraulic power.

Modify wheel drive for hydraulic motor drive.

Set up shop at Local Motors shop in Arizona. Fund via Kauffman Foundation to result in a minimum viable product in 3 months.

Next Steps

• Document the Steering module
• Document front brake module
• Design Interior Module for hydraulic pedals
• Extract carbon fiber composite techniques from Joe Justice
• Build an Aluminum version of Power Cube - simply with 4x4 tubing identical to steel tubing, but use 1/8" wall 4x4"s instead of 1/4" 4x4"s in steel.
  • See Power Cube Modularity - tanks, engine, frame, hydraulics, and electrical are separate modules
  • Selective Laser Sintering in Nylon 12 for hydraulic quick coupler fittings on low pressure side