Toyota has teamed up with Japan's space agency to build a fuel cell–powered electric lunar rover that they aim to send into space in 2029
The automaker has teamed up with Japan's space agency to build a fuel cell-powered electric lunar rover that they aim to send into space in 2029.The vehicle will be able to carry two people and travel thousands of miles across the moon's surface, the company announced this week. The rover will be designed to enable astronauts to live in it without having to wear spacesuits.A concept image of Toyota's planned moon rover.
"Manned rovers with pressurized cabins are an element that will play an important role in full-fledged exploration and use of the lunar surface," JAXA President Hiroshi Yamakawa said in a statement. The agency expects that to happen in the 2030s.Read MoreToyota CEO Akio Toyoda said the project shows confidence in the"durability and driving performance" of the automaker's vehicles and its fuel cell technology for powering electric cars.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘Ten Caesars’ Book Review: Ambition, Cunning and CrueltyThe author of ‘Churchill: Walking With Destiny’ reviews a bloody, top-down history of the Roman Empire.
Read more »
‘Unsung hero’ Stephanie Jones helps carry Maryland women’s basketball into Big Ten tournament'Unsung hero' Stephanie Jones helps carry Maryland women’s basketball into Big Ten tournament
Read more »
One of FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives is found in MarylandCNN News, delivered. Select from our newsletters below and enter your email to subscribe.
Read more »
Losing streak sparks Iowa players to step away from Twitter, stay locked in on basketballDuring losing streak, Iowa's basketball coaches suggested the team take a break from Twitter. Center Luka Garza said so far, it's been a good move.
Read more »
The best strategy to recover from a stock-market bottom is one you already knowThe best strategy to recover from a stock-market bottom is one you already know (via PhilipvanDoorn)
Read more »
Oprah, Kylie Jenner And The Other Richest Self-Made Women In the WorldFrom makeup moguls to real estate titans, these self-made women billionaires should be celebrated on InternationalWomensDay: ForbesBillionaires
Read more »
Oprah, Kylie Jenner And The Other Richest Self-Made Women In the WorldFrom makeup moguls to real estate titans, these 69 women created their own 10-figure fortunes: ForbesBillionaires
Read more »
Oprah, Kylie Jenner And The Other Richest Self-Made Women In the WorldFrom makeup moguls to real estate titans, these 69 women created their own ten-figure fortunes.
Read more »
Oprah, Kylie Jenner And The Other Richest Self-Made Women In the WorldLike Oprah, a number of female billionaires overcame extraordinary circumstances to rise to the top ForbesBillionaires
Read more »