The JAXA Space Exploration Innovation Hub Center is conducting research on lunar rovers – a key technology for space exploration. Nissan has been working with JAXA on driving controllability of the rovers since January 2020.
A lunar rover must be able to traverse the Moon's powdery, rocky and undulating terrain and be energy efficient. Furthermore, energy sources for operating vehicles in space are limited. Nissan has brought its all-wheel EV precision control technology to bear on boosting the rover’s surface driving performance.
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Nissan's research applies the motor control technology it has developed through its production of mass-market electric vehicles, such as the Leaf car, as well as the e-4ORCE all-wheel control technology featured on its new Ariya electric crossover...