Texas-based EV startup Canoo unveiled a new, more rugged version of its all-electric pickup dubbed the American Bulldog. The American Bulldog builds upon Canoo’s rapid product development and real-world testing.
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A powerhouse of engineering, this vehicle sets a new mobility standard and reflects the grit and resolve of the American people. It combines striking design with world-class performance while emphasizing minimalism with maximum functionality for work, adventure, and service.
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The vehicle’s strength comes from its honeycomb design. It’s strong and rigid but almost soars like an eagle through harmonized steer-by-wire and brake-by-wire systems.
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The company claims the pickup “performs like a battleship,” a questionable bit of imagery for a relatively compact vehicle design for the Army, designed for a 1,500-pound max payload. The truck uses a 600 hp all-wheel-drive system and rides on 32-inch all-terrain tires.
Roof racks and recovery hooks add to its capabilities and it’s 80 kWh battery pack is good for around 200 miles of driving per charge. The truck is 201 inches long, with a 9.2-inch ground clearance and 31.5-inch wading depth. It appears to omit the military version’s Kevlar, though. Canoo now lists the range for the Light Tactical Vehicle as being more than 150 miles from an 80-kwh battery pack, with a 150-kw DC fast-charging time of 34 minutes.
