Helixx Has Unveiled Its 3D Printed Electric Delivery Van

3D printing has been gaining momentum in the transport sector. Helixx, an UK franchise that specializes in mobility solutions, has made the latest breakthrough. The market for electric cars is growing in a world of increasing environmental concerns. Additive manufacturing is one tool that is used to create more efficient and sustainable solutions for consumers.

Take for example the latest breakthrough from Helixx’s: an all-electric, 3D-printed, single-seat van with a central driving position. This innovation is designed to promote sustainable economic growth in emerging megacities. Helixx’s ambitions are big, and this is only the beginning.

Vehicle assembly is faster and more efficient with seamless manufacturing

Helixx’s delivery van is small, only measuring 3.2 meters in length and 1.5 meters in width. It has a 2,100-liter volume and can carry 500kg at the back. A spacious rear door makes it easy to access, and the load compartment is 140 cm long, so a pallet can be inserted perfectly. What’s more, as a single-seater pickup, it frees up extra cargo space at the front, avoiding the need for adjustments for left-hand drive markets.

While technical details of the powertrain remain confidential, the van’s design relies on 3D printing for its structural and aesthetic elements, greatly simplifying the assembly process. The body consists five components that perfectly fit together, eliminating welds. This reduces production costs by 50%. Helixx plans to extend this strategy on a global scale, bringing these revolutionary vans together in “Mobility Hubs” where 3D printing would be the cornerstone of the production of every vehicle component.

Helixx’s entry into the 3D-printed commercial vehicle market could potentially revolutionize local vehicle production methods and open up new prospects in emerging markets. The company wants to pave a way for innovative commercial vehicle designs that can be used across a wide range of vehicles. There will be a pickup, a closed-body truck with rear seating, and an open body vehicle for passengers who want to easily get in and out. Helixx’s production will begin in 2024. The first 100 vehicles are destined for the UK. For more information, click HERE.

The van’s steering wheel is also made using 3D printing

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