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Henry Ford and Karl Benz built cars, and now you can too with the Tadpole 3-wheeler. The open-source electric vehicle can be built from scratch using blueprints and instructions available for free. With a 2kW motor and 2kWh battery, it has a range of 70km and a top speed of 50km/h. Costing around $4600, it’s made with standard hobby 3D printers and plant-based plastic. However, it’s not road-legal in Australia and not meant to replace standard vehicles. While major car-makers may not be threatened, the project is well-documented and thorough. Toyota has also embraced open-source with its hybrid technology.

Brands mentioned: Henry Ford, Karl Benz, Volkswagen, Tesla, Toyota, Ford, MG3