FY22 IMPACT REPORT OVERVIEW ENERGY & MATERIALS HEALTH & RESILIENCE WORK & PROSPERITY GOVERNANCE APPENDIX 35 KUHMUTE KUHMUTE designs charging stations built for electric last-mile vehicles of all makes Often referred to as last-mile vehicles, electric skateboards, scooters, and bikes help commuters get from A to B. They are low effort to use, and commuters often combine them with some form of public transportation. However, many cities have banned these vehicles because they clutter the already packed streets and sidewalks. Additionally, electric vehicles can be a pain for frequent commuters due to the charging process. KUHMUTE, a Michigan-based transportation company, is focused on tidying up city streets without compromising the convenience of last-mile vehicles. They are creating organized charging hubs for these vehicles—regardless of make. The team embraced additive manufacturing as a way to iterate on their product rapidly, and used 3D printed parts for the final product as well. Fusion 360 software helped them tie their processes together, including electronics, 3D modeling, animations, and imagery. The rendering space even enables the team to create imagery and animations explaining the product for investors and marketing purposes. Learn more