# Sleek Electric Pickup Trucks Canoo Develops the Light Tactical Vehicle for the US Army By Amy Duong | Published 2022-12-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-tactical-vehicle References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2022/12/1/23487797/canoo-ltv-army-electric-truck-ev)  Electric startup company [Canoo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoo-american-bulldog) introduces its first-ever [electric pickup truck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado-ev-zr2) which is entitled the Light Tactical Vehicle. It is built on the same base as the Canoo Duolo toy-like platform. It is a modular vehicle that is able to transform into a few configurations including a flatbed truck. It can also transform into a cargo-carrying vehicle or be mounted with additional tents, tactical systems, racks, ramps, and more. It is specifically engineered to suit extreme environments and uses stealth configurations and carbon kevlar. Chairman and CEO of Canoo, Tony Aquila states, “The [LTV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-terrain-vehicle) is another milestone proving the power of our technology and how it can be used, even in tactical situations, [...] This is a winning algorithm for our customers and company.” Image Credit: Canooc ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Electric Pickup Trucks:** The rise of electric pickup trucks offers an opportunity for the automotive industry to innovate and provide sustainable solutions for transportation needs. - **Modular Vehicles:** The development of modular vehicles that can transform into different configurations offers an opportunity for industries to customize transportation solutions for various needs. - **Stealth Configurations and Carbon Kevlar:** The integration of stealth configurations and carbon kevlar in vehicles provides an opportunity for the defense industry to develop advanced tactical vehicles for military operations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive Industry:** The electric pickup truck trend provides an opportunity for the automotive industry to invest in sustainable transportation solutions and compete in the growing electric vehicle market. - **Transportation Industry:** The development of modular vehicles presents an opportunity for the transportation industry to create custom solutions for various transportation needs, including cargo and logistics. - **Defense Industry:** The use of stealth configurations and carbon kevlar in vehicles creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the defense industry to develop advanced tactical vehicles for military operations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [All-Electric American-Made LTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canoo-american-bulldog.md) - [Launch Pad Transportation Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-mission-2.md) - [Conceptual Electric Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-pickup-trucks.md) - [High-Powered Electric Pick-Up Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f100-eluminator.md) - [Versatile Mini Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-electric-pickup-truck.md) - [All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck.md) - [Modular Electric Cargo Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-cargo-truck.md) - [Retail Delivery Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-delivery-vans.md) - [Spacious Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chevrolet-silverado.md)