The VDR2 combines the high thrust and efficiency of a rotating detonation rocket engine with the high-efficiency cruise of a ramjet, offering a single engine from take-off to as fast as Mach 6, with a streamlined airflow design for low drag that eliminates the need for complex mechanical components.
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The agency has selected Intuitive Machines, Lunar Outpost, and Venturi Astrolab to advance capabilities for a vehicle for astronauts to begin using during Artemis V, scheduled to launch no earlier than March 2030, with Lunar Terrain Vehicle Services contracts having a combined potential value of $4.6 billion.
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Based on the “5 Es” strategy of Ecosystem, Experience, Electric, Efficiency, and Environment, and taking inspiration from the Inception concept vehicle from CES 2023, the Stellantis brand plans to deliver on bold targets of all European sales to be electric by 2030 and achieving Carbon Net Zero by 2038.
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The Walmart agreement involves the purchase of 4500 units, beginning with the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles, with an option to purchase up to 10,000 units, putting Canoo’s sales pipeline at over $1 billion as it nears LDV’s start of production beginning in Q4 2022.
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Joby is the first company to fly an electric aircraft as part of NASA’s Advanced Air Mobility National Campaign, which will analyze the noise footprint to inform the development of regulations for (and inspire public confidence in) emerging platforms like all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
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The U.S. Air Force partnership means the aero startup is “fully funded to flight” of its first aircraft, the autonomous Quarterhorse, aimed at validating its revolutionary TBCC engine concept and proving that it can make an aggressive timeline for Mach 5 passenger aircraft in 2029.
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The partners will develop the next-generation lunar rover for Artemis astronauts to explore the moon, answering NASA’s call on industry for ideas for lunar rovers for robotic mobility systems and human-class transport.
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