What Was Local Motors & The 3D-Printed Olli Shuttle? | Home GrailHome Grail is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no cost to you. Learn more. Local Motors was an American automobile manufacturing company founded in 2007 by John B. Rogers Jr. and was based out of Phoenix, Arizona. Local Motors was known for open-source motor vehicle designs, cutting-edge expertise in 3D-printing cars, and impressive self-
