Proof of concept: LA-based start-up Canoo gets production ready

The design of Canoo’s skateboard platform places a strong emphasis on functional integration, meaning all components fulfill as many functions as possible

AMS gets under the skin of Canoo’s EV concept to discover how the design became a production ready vehicle

Nick Holt spoke with Clemens Schmitz-Justen, In Charge of Manufacturing and Bill Strickland, In Charge of Vehicle Programmes to gain a unique insight into taking their innovative concept from design to a production ready platform. Schmitz-Justen worked at BMW for over 20 years, including leading the OEM’s production operations at Spartanburg, South Carolina, US. Strickland has a similarly impressive automotive background with over 12 years at Ford, much of which running vehicle programmes, plus other roles with FCA and Faraday Future

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