# 3-D Printed Cars The Urbee is a Fuel-Efficient, Eco-Friendly Vehicle By manzil | Published 2010-10-31 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-urbee References: [ecofriend.org](http://www.ecofriend.org/entry/stratasys-partners-with-kor-ecologic-for-200mpg-hybrid-with-3d-printed-body/) & [stratasys](http://www.stratasys.com/) Stratasys, a manufacturer of 3-D print technology, has teamed up with the Kor Ecologic Engineering Group to develop the Urbee, a [fuel-efficient car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threewheeled-cars) with a body printed using the additive manufacturing process. The Urbee is a low-emissions car that uses either gasoline or ethanol. The car also employs alternative sources of energy, such as wind and solar power. See more shots of the Urbee car above. **Implications** - Rapid technological advancements have made 3-D printing more accessible to companies and product designers. This has enabled a new wave of innovation using 3-D printing, including car parts. This environmentally car, for example, features printed body panels to reduce resource waste during the manufacturing process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3-D Printing Cars:** The advancement of 3-D printing technology has opened up opportunities to print car parts and reduce resource waste. - **Alternative Energy Vehicles:** The use of alternative energy sources such as wind and solar power in vehicles presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the automotive industry. - **Additive Manufacturing:** The additive manufacturing process offers potential for product designers to create innovative and eco-friendly designs, like the Urbee car's printed body panels. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** The automotive industry can leverage the advancements in 3-D printing and alternative energy sources to develop fuel-efficient and eco-friendly vehicles. - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry has the opportunity to incorporate additive manufacturing processes to reduce resource waste and create innovative products like 3-D printed car parts. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can explore collaborations with the automotive sector to integrate wind and solar power into vehicles for a more sustainable transportation solution. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Sports Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hv001-hybrid-sports-car.md) - [3D-Printed Hypercar Components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinteros.md) - [3D-Printed Car Storage Inserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peugeot.md) - [Fully Recyclable 3D-Printed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biohome3d.md) - [3D-Printed Packaging Molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-packaging-mold.md) - [Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept.md) - [Flexible Car Cabin Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-car-accessories.md) - [Omni-Fuel Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andrietta-concept-car.md) - [3D-Printed Auto Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fits.md)