Chrysler
Group and NASA have announced a new three year alliance
to share information related to advanced technologies in
several areas of mutual interest. The alliance will
allow Chrysler Group and NASA to tap into existing and
emerging space exploration and automotive technologies.
The shared knowledge will then be used in their
respective activities.
“This is a
great opportunity to share knowledge and data in areas
where both Chrysler Group and NASA have a vested
interest,” said Scott Kunselman, Senior Vice President,
Chrysler Engineering. “We value the opportunity to work
with NASA and will implement what is learned to further
improve our Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Truck
products.”
Several
advanced technology topics are now being investigated by
the two for synergies and shared interest. The will
including materials engineering, robotics, radar,
battery systems and other energy storage mediums.
Project
teams have been assigned to different technologies, and
each team includes a Chrysler Group and a NASA technical
specialist. Chrysler has already benefited from the
alliance from shared research on reliable surface
navigation sensors.
Chrysler
Group has a history of working with NASA on America’s
space efforts. In 1961, Chrysler built Redstone rockets
for the Mercury Project which put the first American in
space. Also, Chrysler built boosters to power the first
two Apollo spacecraft into earth orbit, including the
program’s first manned mission in 1968. This new
alliance will continue Chrysler Group’s relationship
with NASA and cutting edge technology.
