Volta Space Technologies is a Canadian startup based in Montreal and focused on developing wireless power transmission solutions for space applications, particularly for lunar missions. They are building an orbital power grid, "LightGrid", that uses lasers to beam solar power to lunar landers, rovers, and other equipment on the Moon, eliminating the need for large batteries. Volta is working with organizations like ispace-U.S., ESA, CSA, and the U.S. Department of Defense to demonstrate and deploy their technology, with in-space operations planned by 2027.
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ispace-U.S. and Volta Space Technologies reached a strategic collaboration agreement on 2024-11-14 to develop a "Survive the Night" capability for lunar missions.
Volta is conducting a series of increasingly complex demonstrations of its LightGrid and LightPort technologies with in-space operations planned by 2027.
Shell USA completed the acquisition of Volta in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately USD 169 million.
Ian Collins, Chief Product Officer of Volta Trucks, confirmed HERE as the provider of the navigation system for the Volta Zero.
Volta Trucks confirmed that the forthcoming Volta Zero will feature integrated navigation services from HERE Technologies.
The Volta Zero will use EV Range Assistant from HERE tailored for inner-city deliveries.
HERE Navigation enables Volta Trucks to use the navigation-as-a-service model to simplify its infotainment supply chain and development process.
HERE Navigation allows Volta Trucks to deliver a unique In-vehicle-Infotainment (IVI) system that can be remotely configured and monitored by customers.
Gino Ferru, General Manager EMEAR and Senior Vice President at HERE Technologies, stated that HERE's experience helps Volta Trucks offer the best navigation experience to its truck drivers.
The DX-816 uses a 24,000 Wh Volta power system that recharges via a shore power connection without requiring special charging infrastructure.
Volta Power Systems partnered with specialty vehicle manufacturer Draxxon on the DX-816 fully-electric towable command center.