The space race is heating up, and Canoo Technologies, a leading electric vehicle manufacturer, has successfully delivered three cutting-edge electric transport vehicles (CTVs) to NASA‘s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. These specially designed vehicles will play a crucial role in the upcoming Artemis mission, marking a significant milestone for the United States‘ manned space exploration program. Scheduled to commence service by the end of 2024, the three CTVs will support NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, which will be the nation’s first manned orbit in over half a century. With monthly missions planned thereafter, the Artemis program aims to revitalize space exploration and establish a long-term human presence on the Moon.

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Canoo’s CTVs boast a multifunctional platform that prioritizes cabin space, practicality, and productivity while maintaining a compact footprint. These vehicles have been meticulously engineered to accommodate four astronauts donning Orion Crew Survival System pressure suits, alongside support staff and specialized equipment.

While the CTVs are not actual space rovers, they play a pivotal role in transporting personnel from the Neil A. Armstrong Operations and Inspection Building to the 39B Complex. This is where the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft are prepared for liftoff.

Canoo was awarded the contract for manufacturing the three vehicles in April 2022. Collaborating closely with NASA representatives, Canoo prioritizes astronaut safety and comfort during their journey to the launch pad.

Expressing his pride in the collaboration, Artemis launch director Charles Blackwell-Thompson stated, “I believe that everyone who sees these new vehicles will be as proud of this manned Artemis mission as I am.” The partnership between Canoo and NASA demonstrates a shared commitment to sustainable transportation and highlights NASA’s adventurous spirit.

In addition to Canoo’s vehicles, NASA’s transport fleet includes Tesla Model Xs, used to transport the Crew Dragon, and a custom Airstream, which transports astronauts aboard the Boeing Starliner to the launch pad. The integration of advanced electric vehicles signifies NASA’s dedication to innovative technologies that drive progress in space exploration. Canoo’s contribution to the mission represents a key step toward sustainable and efficient transportation in space exploration.

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US electric vehicle manufacturing start-up Canoo recently unveiled its fully-electric pickup truck during the Motor Press Guild’s Virtual Media Day (VMD) in partnership with Automobility LA. The company disclosed during the event that the production version of the pickup truck will open for preorders in Q2 2021. The electric truck will start shipping as early as 2023, according to the manufacturer.

The Canoo electric truck adopts an entirely different design from Tesla’s Cybertruck. The front design slightly resembles the VW Kombi pickup from the 70s but one designed for the future. The company claims that the truck is strong just as the toughest truck out there It also come with several innovative features that makes it suitable for use as a daily driver for those that are into trucks.

The Canoo electric pick-up truck is touted to feature a long range of 200 miles. The motor will have up to 600 HP and 550 lb-ft of torque. It will also have a payload capacity of up to 1,800 pounds. The height of the truck is put at 76 inches. This is slightly taller than Tesla’s Cybertruck with a few inches but notably shorter than GMC’s Hummer EV which is 81.1-inch tall.

In terms of the length, the truck is also shorter compared to those competitors, with a length of 184 inches. There is a pull-out bed extension, though, and this could brings the total length to 213 inches. For reference, the Hummer EV is 216.8 inches long while Tesla’s truck reaches 231.7 inches.

When that extender is out, the bed is eight feet long, big enough for a 4×8 sheet of plywood. Users can also break up the space with modular dividers.  Other interesting design features includes side steps, flip-down side tables, and a front compartment with a flip-down table and storage section.

Canoo is also including plugs to make exportable power available on all sides of the vehicle, in case you’re in need of a generator.

Canoo is yet to reveal the full specs or price. We’ll find out about that when the pre-orders starts rolling in the second quarter of this year.

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