Good words my man.
I think that I know this is a great idea, it's been tried before I'm learning now.
The key differentiators that I feel will change the outcome is the people involved in the design, having a clear direction, making the Organization a non-for-profit business, giving the participants the option to monetize their work (ie, you selling your body kit, etc...), and the list goes on.
In the past the focus was not only on electric.
It wasn't focused on the DIYer build.
It wasn't focused on the option for multiple power plants.
There was mainly designers working on the concept look but nobody working on the systems, suspension, etc, etc, etc...only the "look" of the vehicle.
I agree that the "ground up" approach is the best but like you, starting with a donor car has mega positives. Do you have some suggestions of ones that can be readily found in junkyards across NA for cheap?
Another thought, what about designing multiple cars?
One with a ground up platform, and one with a donor car platform?
Maybe even have a design competition for both....... * scheming*
I can be "THE" driver of a project of this nature...but I will need support as you have suggested.
For a successful open source project like this to take place, there must be:
1. "Who" - Main Driver and Board of Directors
2. "Why" - Unified vision statement, etc, etc, etc...
3. "How" - Getting a license, publishing results, forum for discussion, road map...
4. Have a Non-for-Profit foundation (OR, be "IT")
The above is an abridged version, this could be a topic for a lengthy post...
Wayne
SC
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Originally Posted by drmiller100
i think the idea is a great one.
starting from scratch is easier in many ways.
Personally, I like a donor car with custom frame, and body.
I'll help, but I won't drive the project.
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