Canoo delivers its first Light Tactical Vehicle to the U.S. Army for testing. The pickup uses a modified chassis and carbon kevlar body panels.
In July, Canoo won a $67,500 U.S. Army award to create a"new light to heavy duty Battery or series-hybrid electric wheeled vehicle, for Government analysis and demonstration." The Texas-based startup just delivered the resulting Light Tactical Vehicle prototype to the U.S. Army. Based on the pickup the company debuted last year, the LTV has been upgraded to go further, carry more, and endure more abuse.
Carbon kevlar panels over a slightly modified Canoo chassis add ballistic protection, details like the spare tire mounted between the bed and cab are intended to be another deflection point for bullets aimed at the cab. The pickup gates flop down to create a flatbed area that can hold two pallets, anchor points running around three sides. The gear tunnel doors — a la Rivian R1T — double as steps to the pickup bed. Decked-out infantry enter the spacious cab through large, tall doors.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
The Tactical Battle of Wits That Will Decide U.S.-NetherlandsAmerican coach Gregg Berhalter is up against one of the finest strategists in soccer, Dutch manager Louis van Gaal, for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Read more »
Russia's costly Bakhmut offensive has limited tactical value: U.K.Moscow's forces have made the offensive in the Donetsk region a priority since August, the British Ministry of Defence said.
Read more »
Electric Vehicle Leasing Firm Equator Mobility Ramping Up In KenyaEquator Mobility, previously known as META Electric, is ramping up its operations in Kenya, with the objective of catalyzing the transition to electric mobility.
Read more »
Passenger in Erik Cantu Jr.’s vehicle on night of McDonald’s shooting hires attorney Ben CrumpThe teenage passenger who was in the car when a San Antonio Police Officer shot 17-year-old Erik Cantu Jr. has retained famed civil rights attorney Ben Crump.
Read more »
Yonkers on-duty police sergeant killed in head-on, multi-vehicle crash involving bus identified53-year-old Sgt. Frank Gualdino was a well-liked, community-oriented officer who was due to retire in August of next year.
Read more »