In July, Canoo was awarded $67,500 by the U.S. Army to create a prototype for a "new light to heavy duty Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) or series-hybrid electric wheeled vehicle." The Texas-based startup has now delivered the Light Tactical Vehicle prototype to the Army.
The LTV has a proprietary all-wheel drive system with up to 600 hp. To support the increased demands of off-road environments, the LTV incorporates air-springs, a raised suspension, and 32-inch all-terrain tires to build higher ground clearance suitable for extreme or rugged conditions.
The Light Tactical Vehicle can be converted from a pickup to a flatbed truck, a cargo vehicle and more. With a convertible flatbed platform, the LTV can easily carry standard sized plywood, construction and oversized materials, as well as tactical equipment or attachments for the required mission.
“The LTV is another milestone proving the power of our technology and how it can be used, even in tactical situations,” said Tony Aquila, Chairman & CEO at Canoo. “This is a winning algorithm for our customers and company.”
The military will be testing several electrified and EV programs throughout 2023, from the Abrams Main Battle Tank to this Canoo and a raw Ultium battery platform from General Motors. Canoo also has the wheels turning at NASA, the U.S. space agency recently tabbing the Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle to convey astronauts from the launch center to the launchpad for the Artemis mission to the moon.
This summer, Walmart's purchase of 4,500 delivery vans saved Canoo from financial ruin. With the construction of a production facility and a battery plant in Oklahoma, plus plans to build 20,000 delivery vans and Lifestyle Vehicles by the end of next year, there's a chance the rest of us can get in a Canoo soon.
Source: Canoo