NASA And USPS Stop Using Canoo EVs Despite CEO’s Pledged Support
Canoo EVs are dropped by NASA and USPS as both agencies end use of the bankrupt startup’s electric vans.
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NASA And USPS Stop Using Canoo EVs Despite CEO’s Pledged Support
Canoo EVs Dropped by NASA and USPS: What Really Happened Interest around Canoo EVs has surged again as NASA and the United States Postal Service quietly ended use of the startup’s electric vans, despite past assurances that support would continue. Many readers want to know why these high-profile government partners walked away, whether the vehicles failed testing, and what this means after Canoo’s bankruptcy. This report breaks down the timeline, the decisions behind the withdrawal, and the uncertain future of the once-promising EV brand. The developments raise new questions for both the electric vehicle sector and government fleet modernization efforts. Credit: NASA NASA Ends Canoo EV Use After Failing Mission Requirements NASA initially adopted three Canoo EVs in 2023 to shuttle astronauts to Artemis mission launchpads, giving the startup a rare moment of prominence. The decision aligned with NASA’s push toward modern, sustainable fleet vehicles. Over time, however, the agency found tha…
