Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] GM developed the original lunar rover and developing propulsion tech for the Artemis project

NASA Moon Rover Project Pushes Extreme Battery Tech To Its Limits

03 Oct 2025 | Abstracted from New Atlas

GM is adapting its EV battery tech for NASA's Lunar Terrain Vehicle, part of Artemis V. Using durable lithium-ion packs with high-nickel NCMA cathodes, the rover will withstand extreme lunar conditions -temperatures from - 173°C to scorching highs - while operating reliably for 10 years. Four steerable wheels with crab-walk and zero-turn features boost mobility, and fault-tolerant design ensures function even if cells fail, extending U.S. exploration on the Moon.

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