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Associated Press
01-03-2025
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Simolo Customs Ltd. Unveils Next-Generation Lifestyle Vehicles
VERNON, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 1, 2025-- Simolo Customs Ltd. (SC) is redefining the Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV) market with the launch of its all-new LSV lineup—purpose-built Lifestyle Vehicles designed for modern urban, resort, and commercial mobility. With a focus on versatility, safety, and innovation, these vehicles offer a smarter, more sustainable alternative to traditional transportation solutions. For too long, the LSV market has been dominated by modified golf carts that were never designed for real-world road use. These vehicles often fall short in safety, durability, and adaptability, leaving customers with limited options that fail to meet their evolving needs. Simolo Customs is changing that by pioneering a purpose-built Lifestyle Vehicle that is engineered from the ground up to deliver superior comfort, efficiency, and customization. A Smarter, More Versatile LSV Lineup LSV2 – A sleek, two-seat model designed for personal mobility, resort transportation, and recreational use. With an optional golf pod attachment, it provides a premium alternative to traditional golf carts while being fully street-legal. LSV4 – A four-seat model that blends practicality and comfort, perfect for families, urban commuters, and resort operators needing a compact, eco-friendly transport solution. LSV6 – A six-seat Lifestyle Vehicle designed for group transport, making it ideal for hotels, community shuttles, and shared mobility applications. LSVW – A work utility model built for commercial and municipal operations, featuring a customizable rear box system for cargo and equipment transport. Built on the Innovative SC1 Platform At the core of Simolo Customs' new LSV lineup is the SC1 skateboard chassis platform, a cutting-edge foundation that streamlines manufacturing and enhances performance. The SC1 platform standardizes key vehicle components, improving reliability, efficiency, and serviceability while allowing for a range of vehicle configurations. By developing a dedicated LSV platform instead of modifying existing golf carts, Simolo Customs ensures that each model is purpose-built to meet the demands of modern low-speed transportation. Made in Canada: A Commitment to Quality and Sustainability While many electric vehicles are produced overseas, Simolo Customs is proud to manufacture its Lifestyle Vehicles in Canada, ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability. By keeping production local, Simolo Customs is not only supporting Canadian jobs and the economy but also reducing the environmental impact of long-distance shipping. This approach allows for better quality control, faster service, and a more responsive supply chain to meet customer needs. Designed for Safety, Performance, and Convenience Simolo Customs' LSVs offer more than just convenience—they are built with advanced safety and performance features that set them apart from modified golf carts. With a stronger chassis, improved suspension, and automotive-grade components, these vehicles provide a stable, road-ready driving experience while maintaining the agility and efficiency needed for low-speed urban and resort travel. Reserve Your Lifestyle Vehicle Today The new LSV lineup is expected to start deliveries in Q1 2028, with production slots available on a first-come, first-served basis. Customers can reserve their place in line with a fully refundable $250 deposit at About Simolo Customs Ltd. Simolo Customs Ltd. is Canada's leading innovator in the Lifestyle Vehicle space. With 15 years of experience in the industry, Simolo Customs is not just a new startup, but a well-established company dedicated to redefining low-speed transportation. With a mission to create purpose-built, high-quality, and sustainable electric vehicles, SC is pioneering the future of LSV technology. The new Lifestyle Vehicle lineup represents a bold step forward in consumer mobility, offering unparalleled versatility and redefining what it means to drive an LSV. Simolo Customs Ltd. SOURCE: Simolo Customs Ltd. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/01/2025 09:00 AM/DISC: 03/01/2025 09:03 AM
Broadcast Pro
28-01-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
GITAI completes space demo of in-house developed 16U satellite
The mission was designed to showcase GITAI's role as a prime contractor with expertise in in-house spacecraft development and operational management. The GITAI SC1 satellite. Photo credit: GITAI Space robotics startup GITAI has announced the launch and mission completion of its first 16U-sized satellite. The satellite, developed entirely in-house, was launched into low Earth orbit aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 on December 21, 2024, as part of the Bandwagon 2 rideshare mission. GITAI declared 'Full Success' for the mission, having achieved all three of its technical verification criteria. The satellites success validates GITAI's commitment to drastically reducing the cost of space operations by a factor of 100. The company is pioneering advanced technologies, including robotic satellites for on-orbit services, lunar rovers for infrastructure construction and versatile inchworm-like robotic arms. These technologies, designed and produced in-house, represent GITAIs focus on innovation and cost efficiency. Since its founding, GITAI has developed a robust system for creating space-grade robotics, including a robotic arm that demonstrated mission success inside the International Space Station (ISS) in 2021 and outside the ISS in 2024. In January 2024, GITAI expanded into satellite development, creating the SC1 satellite to provide a platform for comprehensive on-orbit services. Building on this success, GITAI plans to demonstrate rendezvous and docking capabilities in 2026 as part of its Space Demonstration Experiment (S3). This mission will feature a 500kg-class satellite equipped with a robotic arm and a target satellite, further showcasing the companys on-orbit service capabilities. The SC1 mission has also validated GITAI's ability to design and produce space-qualified components (TRL-9) in-house, such as propulsion systems, reaction wheels and star trackers. By developing high-cost, long-lead-time components internally by 2025, GITAI aims to cut costs, shorten timelines and improve profit margins. The company remains focused on securing contracts from US government agencies while advancing its mission to revolutionise space operations through cost-effective on-orbit services and lunar infrastructure solutions.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
GITAI Successfully Completes Space Demonstration of In-House Developed 16U Satellite
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GITAI USA Inc. (GITAI), the world's leading space robotics startup, is excited to announce the successful launch and full mission success of its in-house developed 16U-sized satellite. The satellite was launched into low Earth orbit aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 at 3:34 AM (PST) on December 21, 2024. The mission achieved "Full Success" by meeting all three predefined success criteria for the satellite's technical verification. Revolutionizing Space Operations: GITAI's MissionTo achieve its goal of reducing the cost of space operations by 100 times, GITAI is developing cutting-edge technologies, including robotic satellites for on-orbit services, lunar robotic rovers for infrastructure construction, and inchworm-type robotic arms capable of operating in both domains. All of these technologies are developed entirely its inception, GITAI has established a robust system for the in-house production of space-grade robotic systems. This includes the development of a robotic arm that achieved full mission success during demonstrations inside the ISS in 2021 and outside the ISS in January 2024, GITAI expanded its focus to include the in-house development of satellite technology, including major components, to enable comprehensive on-orbit services. As part of this effort, the company developed and successfully launched its first satellite demonstration, the 16U-sized SC1, at 3:34 AM (PST) on December 21, 2024, via SpaceX's Falcon 9 rideshare mission (Bandwagon 2). Mission Accomplishment: Full SuccessThe satellite demonstration achieved "Full Success" by meeting all three of the following success criteria:1. Reliable Communication: Establishing reliable communication between the GITAI satellite and the Mission Control Center at GITAI's Torrance, California office.2. System Functionality: Confirming the proper functionality of all onboard sensors, actuators, and computers, including attitude control via reaction wheels and orbital maneuvers using propulsion systems.3. Data Acquisition: Successfully capturing and transmitting image and video data from the satellite. Key Outcomes of the DemonstrationThrough the successful development and demonstration of the 16U satellite, GITAI has acquired the following key capabilities: 1. Capability to Develop Robotic Satellites for On-Orbit ServicesWith the success of this satellite demonstration, combined with the 2024 robotic arm demonstration outside the ISS, GITAI has proven its ability to develop satellites equipped with robotic arms for on-orbit services. This milestone positions GITAI to provide cost-effective and efficient on-orbit services to U.S. government agencies and private sector ahead, GITAI plans to demonstrate rendezvous and docking capabilities in its upcoming Space Demonstration Experiment (S3) in 2026. This mission will involve a 500kg-class satellite equipped with a robotic arm and a target satellite, further validating GITAI's on-orbit service capabilities. 2. Capability to Develop and Sell Space-Qualified Satellite Bus Components (TRL-9)The successful demonstration of the SC1 satellite has validated GITAI's ability to develop and produce space-qualified (TRL-9) satellite bus components in-house. These components will not only support GITAI's on-orbit service missions but also be offered to customers for low Earth orbit constellation applications. Although some components of the SC1 satellite were procured externally, GITAI is actively developing high-cost, long-lead-time components in-house, including electric and chemical propulsion systems, reaction wheels, magnetorquers, and star trackers. By completing this development by 2025, GITAI aims to further reduce costs, shorten lead times, and enhance profit margins. 3. Capability to Act as a Prime Contractor for Independent SpacecraftThis demonstration establishes GITAI as a prime contractor with end-to-end capabilities, including the design and in-house development of spacecraft, launch coordination, payload delivery, and spacecraft operations from its control center. With these capabilities, GITAI is poised to secure contracts from U.S. government agencies and accelerate its role as a leader in the space robotics industry. Commitment to the FutureGITAI remains committed to its mission of reducing the cost of space operations by 100 times through continued advancements in in-house development and its efforts to deliver on-orbit services and lunar infrastructure construction solutions. For more information about this groundbreaking project and our future plans for lunar exploration, please visit About GITAIGITAI aims to reduce the cost of labor in space by 100 times, thereby providing a safe and affordable means of work in space. GITAI operates in two business areas: on-orbit services and lunar infrastructure construction. For more on GITAI's products, services, and upcoming missions, visit Media ContactCompany: GITAI USA Inc. (Headquarters) / GITAI Japan, Inc. (Japan Subsidiary)CEO: Sho NakanoseURL: Us: 389328@ (424) 587-1787 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE GITAI USA Inc.
