4ekolka

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4ekolka is a prototype 3D printed single seat electric powered car designed made in the Czech Republic from 2016. [1]

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The 4ekolka was designed by architect Petr Chládek and was intended to be a city car that was small, inexpensive, safe, usable year-round, and for a maximum of two people. [2] The prototype costed about CZK 300,000 in 2016 to construct and was a single seater. [2] There is no information about any being made beyond the prototype.

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References

  1. A 3D-printed electric car: 4ekolka makes its informal debut on a Prague driveway, Stuff.co.nz, 12:24pm Oct 05 2016, retrieved 2 February 2022
  2. 1 2 3 The 4ekolka: an impressive 3D printed, all-electric city car, Oct. 3rd 2016 3:11 pm, retrieved 2 February 2022