{"id":4223,"date":"2018-10-25T16:39:02","date_gmt":"2018-10-25T20:39:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/?post_type=stories&p=4223"},"modified":"2019-01-17T14:07:25","modified_gmt":"2019-01-17T19:07:25","slug":"brazilian-startup-designed-electric-car-nothing-autodesk-software","status":"publish","type":"stories","link":"https:\/\/adsknews.autodesk.com\/en\/stories\/brazilian-startup-designed-electric-car-nothing-autodesk-software\/","title":{"rendered":"This Brazilian Startup Designed Their Electric Car With Nothing but Autodesk Software"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Getting ready to test drive!<\/p><\/div> It\u2019s always exciting to see a truly new and innovative product, but it\u2019s even more exciting to know that it was made using our tools. Recently, I had the chance to visit Brazilian startup Mobilis<\/a>, who is using Autodesk Fusion 360<\/a> to design their electric vehicle, the \u201cLi\u201d. With a caravan of journalists in tow, we made the trip to the company\u2019s Santa Catarina headquarters to test out their cars and learn more about how they were designed and made. It was a great experience where we were able to get hands-on and not only touch the technology, but \u201cdrive\u201d it. Here are some of the coolest things about the Li: <\/p>\n

It\u2019s built to tackle challenges of urban mobility<\/h4>\n

Mobilis launched the “Li” at the end of 2017. It\u2019s the first 100% Brazilian electric vehicle, powered by lithium ion batteries. The startup was founded by three engineers who want to find better, more intelligent solutions for urban transportation. <\/p>\n

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It\u2019s 100% electric AND 100% designed with Autodesk Fusion 360.<\/h4>\n

The vehicle was 3D-modeled in Fusion 360, our cloud-based product development software that combines design, engineering and manufacturing in a single package. The Mobilis team chose Fusion 360 for its ease of use and its cloud-powered collaboration and data management capabilities. Designs for the vehicle can be accessed from anywhere at any time, so the team can easily make updates and have the most up-to-date version. According to the design leaders, Fusion 360 is powerful enough for the needs of a complex initiative like this. The full package of design, simulation and fabrication has an intuitive interface, making it easy to learn and use. <\/p>\n

It embraces the Internet of Things<\/h4>\n

Mobilis wants to make cars for sharing, not owning. The Li also has an app platform that allows for driver identification and monitors each vehicle to ensure they’re operating smoothly. Soon they hope to work with developers to develop further apps on the vehicle’s platform. <\/p>\n

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