JeremyProject Log #1: From Idea to Action – Launching this Low-speed Electric Vehicle Project
This is where the wheels hit the dirt.
This project began as a simple question: Can we design an electric vehicle that doesn’t just work, but lasts, adapts, and invites you to fix it yourself? Not a sealed pod from a showroom, but a machine that could be built in a barn, repaired with a socket wrench, and shared with your neighbors.
What’s Been Done So Far
- Defined the Vision: A modular, repairable low-speed EV for rural roads—built around accessibility, sustainability, and the right to repair.
- 3D Modeling: Created an early frame prototype and multiple swappable utility kit concepts to explore modular configurations.
- Created the Collaborator Interest Form: Here’s the link if you're curious—designed to attract values-aligned contributors.
- Refined Project Messaging: From name brainstorming to clarifying tone, we've carved out a voice that blends freedom, resilience, and community-first design.
What’s Next
- Begin publishing early chassis sketches and component lists
- Share progress on steering and frame material decisions
- Engage the Hackaday community through the messaging room and the first wave of updates
- Iterate design publicly—celebrating both breakthroughs and stumbles
Why This Matters
- So many vehicles are built to be disposable. This one won’t be.
- This project is about taking mobility back into our own hands—building machines that reflect our values, support our communities, and hold the kind of dignity that doesn’t come off an assembly line.
- If you’re into repair culture, open hardware, or building for places that most tech skips over, you’re in the right place.
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