Loading...‌Last month, we missed a really cool story that’s still worth covering. Porsche is using 3D printing to create EV drivetrain components that are lighter, stronger, and easier to work with. All of these things improve emissions from manufacture to driving the vehicle around.The 3D-printed EV gearbox components, before they are prepared for use. The straight lines between the build surface and the parts are “supports” that will snap off after printing. Image by Porsche.“This proves that additive manufacturing with all its advantages is also suitable for larger and highly-stressed...…Loading...‌Last month, we missed a really cool story that’s still worth covering. Porsche is using 3D printing to create EV drivetrain components that are lighter, stronger, and easier to work with. All of these things improve emissions from manufacture to driving the vehicle around.The 3D-printed EV gearbox components, before they are prepared for use. The straight lines between the build surface and the parts are “supports” that will snap off after printing. Image by Porsche.“This proves that additive manufacturing with all its advantages is also suitable for larger and highly-stressed...WW…

   by  When you buy any car (especially new), you are in the “honeymoon phase.” Everything is just great. Your car is awesome, and you learn more about it for weeks or months. This is your car. There are many like it, but this one is yours.Using my wife’s Jetta to jump the LEAF because its 12v battery failed.As the miles rack up, and time passes, the car becomes routine, and even a little old. Little things start to go wrong that you can ignore. Then slightly bigger things happen that don’t cost much, but must be addressed. Then, you start heading toward more major...…   by  When you buy any car (especially new), you are in the “honeymoon phase.” Everything is just great. Your car is awesome, and you learn more about it for weeks or months. This is your car. There are many like it, but this one is yours.Using my wife’s Jetta to jump the LEAF because its 12v battery failed.As the miles rack up, and time passes, the car becomes routine, and even a little old. Little things start to go wrong that you can ignore. Then slightly bigger things happen that don’t cost much, but must be addressed. Then, you start heading toward more major...WW…