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Canoo Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV)
- Drive Type: RWD
- Type: Purpose-built crew transfer vehicle for astronauts.
- Self Driving:
- Airbags:
PROS
- Innovative Design and Space
- High Visibility
- Versatility
- Maneuverability
- Functionality
CONS
- Limited Availability and Production
- Financial Instability
- Range
- Uncertainty
- Safety Concerns (Speculative)
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Full Specifications
MODEL
| Models | Canoo Crew Transfer Vehicle (CTV) |
LAUNCH
| Announced | April 2022 (after winning a NASA contract) |
| Status | Three vehicles were delivered to NASA in July 2023. Despite the company's subsequent bankruptcy in 2025, NASA has confirmed it will continue to use the vehicles for astronaut transport and training |
| Base Price | Not available for consumer purchase. The contract for the vehicles was reported to be nearly $150,000. |
PERFORMANCE
| Power | A single electric motor with a targeted 300 hp. Rear-wheel drive. |
| Torque | 332 ft-lb (450 Nm) |
BATTERY
| Capacity | 80 kWh battery pack. |
| Tech | Liquid-cooled, using cylindrical 21700 cells |
| Range | Targeted 200 miles. |
| Recuperation | Supports regenerative braking. |
| Heat Pump | |
| DC Charging | Targeted 28 minutes to reach an 80% charge |
BODY
| Type | Purpose-built crew transfer vehicle for astronauts. |
| Platform | Proprietary "Skateboard" platform (Multi-Purpose Platform, MPP). |
| Dimensions |
Length: 174.1 in (4422 mm) Width: 74.6 in (1895 mm) Height: 72.7 in (1847 mm) |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in (2850 mm) |
| Weight | 1,800 lb (816 kg) payload capacity |
| Trunk/Boot | No traditional trunk. The interior is custom-designed to carry astronauts, flight support crew, and equipment |
| Others | Designed to carry four fully-suited astronauts, a spacesuit technician, and a driver, with additional space for equipment. |
DISPLAYS
COMFORT
| Seats | A custom interior was designed to accommodate the unique needs of astronauts and their bulky spacesuits, with an emphasis on comfort and safety. |
SAFETY
| Driving Aids | The vehicle utilizes the platform's steer-by-wire system. |
Note
| Others | The CTV is a highly specialized variant of the Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle, designed specifically for NASA's Artemis lunar missions. Despite the company's financial issues and bankruptcy, the delivered vehicles are in active use for training and mission preparations |
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