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Canoo history under Canoo. Origin: USA. Status: Active. Canoo is an American automotive technology company that designs and manufactures electric vehicles with a proprietary multi-purpose platform architecture, targeting commercial fleet, consumer, and government markets.
Chronological Storyline (18 Milestones)
Dec 1, 2017 CE
Canoo founded by former Faraday Future execs
Canoo was founded in December 2017 by Stefan Krause and Ulrich Kranz, former executives of Faraday Future, initially operating under the stealth name Evelozcity to develop electric vehicles. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
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Sep 1, 2018 CE
Karl-Thomas Neumann joins advisory board
Former Opel CEO Karl-Thomas Neumann joined Evelozcity's advisory board, bringing decades of automotive leadership to the startup as it prepared to reveal its first electric vehicle concepts. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
Mar 1, 2019 CE
Company rebrands to Canoo
Evelozcity officially changed its name to Canoo, aiming to launch a subscription-only electric vehicle model by 2021, pivoting away from traditional dealership sales models. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
Sep 24, 2019 CE
Canoo reveals first electric vehicle concept
Canoo unveiled its first electric vehicle, a futuristic-looking van simply called the Canoo, built on a proprietary skateboard architecture designed for maximum interior space. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia: )
Feb 1, 2020 CE
Hyundai partnership for EV platform announced
Canoo announced a partnership with Hyundai Motor Group to co-develop a proprietary electric vehicle platform based on Canoo's skateboard architecture for future Hyundai and Kia models. #USA #HyundaiMotorGroup #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
Mar 1, 2020 CE
Tony Aquila appointed as new CEO
Automotive veteran Tony Aquila took over as CEO and Chairman of Canoo, shifting the company's strategy from a subscription model to traditional sales and commercial fleet focus. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
Sep 15, 2020 CE
Canoo unveils Pickup Truck concept
Canoo revealed an electric pickup truck concept featuring a cab-forward design and modular bed, expanding its planned commercial vehicle lineup to target the lucrative truck market. #USA #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
Dec 21, 2020 CE
Canoo goes public via SPAC merger
Canoo completed a merger with Hennessy Capital Acquisition Corp. IV, a special purpose acquisition company, and began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol GOEV. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
Mar 29, 2021 CE
SEC investigation into SPAC merger announced
Canoo disclosed an investigation by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission into its merger with Hennessy Capital, leading to a significant drop in stock price and executive departures. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
Jun 17, 2021 CE
NASA selects Canoo for Artemis astronaut rover
NASA selected Canoo to design and build the Crew Transportation Vehicle for the Artemis lunar program, tasking the company with transporting astronauts to the launch pad at Kennedy Space Center. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
Nov 16, 2021 CE
Walmart orders 4,500 electric delivery vans
Walmart agreed to purchase at least 4,500 Canoo Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles, with an option for up to 10,000 units, marking Canoo's first major commercial fleet commitment. #USA #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
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Jul 11, 2022 CE
US Army awards tactical vehicle contract
The U.S. Army awarded Canoo a contract to supply an electric Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) for analysis and demonstration, showcasing the durability of its skateboard platform for military use. #USA #Independent #DualMotor Source — Wikipedia:
Nov 10, 2022 CE
Production starts at Oklahoma facility
Canoo began production of its Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles at its manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City, marking the transition from a development-stage startup to a commercial vehicle manufacturer. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
Apr 18, 2023 CE
NASA astronaut transport vehicles delivered
Canoo delivered the first batch of customized Crew Transportation Vehicles to NASA's Kennedy Space Center for use in the Artemis II astronaut launch operations. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
Nov 14, 2023 CE
US Postal Service initiates delivery vehicle testing
The United States Postal Service took delivery of six Canoo LDV vehicles for a pilot program to evaluate electric vehicles for mail delivery routes across the country. #USA #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
Mar 18, 2024 CE
Canoo delivers vans to Oklahoma State University
Canoo delivered electric vehicles to Oklahoma State University as part of its fleet expansion, demonstrating its ongoing production capabilities and commitment to institutional clients. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
Aug 12, 2024 CE
Secures $1.5M Oklahoma tax credit for expansion
Canoo received approval for $1.5 million in tax credits from the Oklahoma Quick Action Closing Fund to support its manufacturing expansion and job creation in the state. #USA #Independent #SkateboardPlatform Source — Wikipedia:
Jan 1, 2025 CE
Expansion of commercial fleet operations
Canoo focused on scaling production of its Lifestyle Delivery Vehicles and expanding its commercial fleet operations, targeting logistics companies and government contracts to sustain growth. #USA #Independent #LFPBattery Source — Wikipedia:
