EV startup Canoo (GOEV) continues to make strides in the electric vehicle market, with its rugged American Bulldog electric pickup recently spotted undergoing testing near its Oklahoma City manufacturing facility.
After successfully delivering the first EV built at its new Oklahoma City plant late last year, Canoo has now unveiled its latest model, the American Bulldog electric pickup. Launched in November, the vehicle is described by the company as being “woven into the American spirit” with its iron and grit.
The American Bulldog electric pickup is a derivative of the Screaming Eagle, which Canoo delivered to the US Army in 2022 for testing purposes.
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Canoo’s CEO, Tony Aquila, emphasized the vehicle’s connection to American values, stating, “Like the American Bulldog, this vehicle is loyal and courageous. It’s woven into the American spirit and reflects this country’s innovation. When we say ‘Made in America,’ we mean it.”
According to Canoo, the electric truck boasts a rugged design and “performs like a battleship.” In a promotional video, the company likened the American Bulldog’s “strength” and “determination” to American workers, echoing classic ads for vehicles like the Ford F-150 or Chevy Silverado.
The recent sighting of the American Bulldog electric pickup in OKC was captured in a photo posted by @CanooClub on Twitter, showing a yellow vehicle similar to the one unveiled in November.
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👀 @Canoo American Bull Dog spotted in the wild in #OKC! ⚡️ #CarSpotting #ElectricVehicles #EVs $GOEV pic.twitter.com/fMJCpK0sue
— Schmecky (@CanooClub) February 29, 2024
Canoo has been steadily progressing with its commercial electric van deliveries, which commenced last month. While previous vehicle deliveries were for testing purposes to entities such as the US Army, NASA, and the State of Oklahoma, the recent deliveries mark a significant step forward.
These deliveries are part of a binding 9,300-vehicle order from Kingbee placed in November. Canoo has also secured deals with major companies such as Walmart and Zeeba.
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In another development, Canoo announced that the US Postal Service (USPS) will purchase six LDV 190 delivery vans. This purchase is part of USPS’s $40 billion investment plan to modernize its network.
The USPS is expected to take delivery of these vans in the first quarter of this year. Aquila highlighted the vehicles’ features, stating, “The multi-purpose platform with steer-by-wire technology and a unique low-profile suspension system allows for a readily configurable right-hand drive system while maintaining desired roll and ride stability.”