From Electric Vans to Lunar Plans: Canoo's Celestial Partnership with NASA

Facing an uncertain future, electric vehicle start-up Canoo has partnered with NASA, embarking on a celestial journey, assisting the Artemis II mission.

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These electric, zero-emission vans, three in total, have been specially tailored to shuttle the four astronauts, their equipment, and the assisting technicians to the launchpad at Kennedy Space Center.

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Artemis launch director Charlie Blackwell-Thompson, expressed her optimism about the collaboration, saying, 'The focus of our collaboration with Canoo was the crews’ safety and comfort.'

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Despite a promising start and a unique, futuristic aesthetic, Canoo has struggled financially, with analysts predicting potential insolvency.

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The Department of Defense’s Innovation Unit has expanded its partnership with Canoo, aiming to develop high-capacity battery packs for military vehicles and energy-dense batteries for the US Navy.

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Canoo's Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) is under consideration by the US Army, adding another potential lifeline for the embattled company.

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Canoo's history is riddled with controversies and setbacks, from poaching accusations to the looming threat of a Chapter 11 filing.

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