Canoo Technologies Expands Partnership with US Department of Defense to Standardize Battery Modules for Military Platforms
Canoo Technologies, an advanced mobility company, has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with the US Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). This expansion follows the successful testing and analysis of Canoo’s proprietary technology by the DIU since February 2023.
The partnership is part of the DIU’s Jumpstart for Advanced Battery Standardization (JABS) program, which aims to accelerate the development of standardized battery modules for defense purposes. The program utilizes proven and protected commercial electric vehicle (EV) battery technologies to establish form-fit-function battery standards for military applications.
Canoo Technologies has leveraged its advanced commercial battery and integration expertise to deliver a technologically advanced battery pack that can be scaled for use on operational military platforms. This battery pack is expected to pave the way for the standardization of energy-dense lithium batteries for the US Navy.
The JABS program focuses on prototyping battery systems based on standardized modules that incorporate state-of-the-art technology and manufacturing capabilities. By developing standardized battery modules, the program aims to increase the demand for commercial batteries within the Department of Defense, facilitate collaboration with the commercial sector, and enable seamless integration of future battery advancements into military platforms.
Prior to Canoo Technologies, the DIU had awarded contracts to other vendors, including GM Defense, Inventus Power, Lucid, and Delta Cosworth, to develop battery pack prototypes for testing and analysis on DoD platforms. These partnerships aim to create scalable designs for tactical military vehicles and establish a standard integration pathway for similar technologies.
Canoo’s proprietary battery system is modular and offers performance features suitable for various military applications and configurations. It is designed with flexibility, modularity, and compatibility in mind, ensuring its capability to incorporate the latest advancements in battery technology.
In addition to its technological advancements, Canoo has established a battery module manufacturing facility in Pryor, Oklahoma, located within the Cherokee Nation. This facility, powered primarily by hydro and wind sources from the Grand River Dam Authority, will create over 200 advanced manufacturing jobs and solidify Canoo’s commitment to sustainable innovation.
Canoo views the expansion of its partnership with the DIU as validation of its technological and operational reliability. The company’s involvement in high-profile projects such as delivering the Light Tactical Vehicle (LTV) to the US Army and supplying Crew Transportation Vehicles (CTVs) to NASA for the Artemis lunar landing missions further highlights its position as a trusted partner for the US government’s most demanding projects.
