# Single-Liter Cars This Student-Designed 3D-Printed Vehicle Competed at the Shell Eco-Marathon By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-08 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-vehicle References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/141364/3d-print-car-shell-eco-marathon/) & [shell](http://www.shell.com/energy-and-innovation/shell-ecomarathon.html) This impressive 3D-printed vehicle design was created by a group of students in order to compete in the Shell Eco-Marathon, which challenges designers to create a car that can travel the greatest distance on just a single liter of gas. 'Venture 8' was slotted into the urban concept category, which requires the design to look like a roadworthy vehicle, complete with four wheels, a windshield wiper and working lights. The Venture 8 was created from more than 150 independent pieces, some of which are 3D-printed. One of the most unique features of the vehicle design is that its [carbon fiber chassis](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speedster-ev) can be driven without the body. This leaves room to explore options for other [custom vehicle parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azr-quad-go) to be added to the chassis as they are needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printed Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for 3D printing in the automotive industry to create customizable and efficient vehicles. - **Eco-marathon Challenges:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop lightweight and fuel-efficient vehicles to meet the increasing demand for sustainable transportation solutions. - **Modular Vehicle Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the concept of modular vehicle designs that allow for easy customization and replacement of parts, enabling efficient maintenance and upgrade processes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace 3D printing technology to revolutionize the production process of vehicles, reducing costs and enabling customization. - **Sustainable Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions and technologies that drive the adoption of eco-friendly and efficient transportation methods to address environmental concerns. - **Automobile Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate modular design principles into vehicle manufacturing, allowing for greater flexibility, personalization, and adaptability to changing customer needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Seater Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yksi-electric-vehicle.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [Recycled Material Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akxy2-vehicle.md) - [Single-Seater Track Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polestar-11.md) - [Streamlined Two-Seater Electric Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/autonomous-electric-car-concept.md) - [Solar-Powered Sedan Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-eqxx.md) - [Motorcycle-Inspired Nanocars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanocar.md) - [Miniature DIY Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-p50.md) - [Speedy 3D-Printed Hypercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/21c-v-max.md)