Drive Wire for September 7th, 2016: Gordon Murray Reveals the World’s First Flat-Packed Truck
It’s like IKEA furniture, but with an engine.
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Today on Drive Wire, The Drive discusses the news that McLaren F1 designer Gordon Murray has revealed the Ox, the world's first flat-packed truck created for developing markets. Designed by Murray for charitable organization Global Vehicle Trust, or GVT, the Ox is a simple truck that comes in a flat-packed kit, much like IKEA furniture. Three men can reportedly assemble the rig in less than 12 hours without any complex tools; when complete, it can carry up to two tons of cargo. For more, check out the video above.
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