By Cyber Era NG Special Correspondent

A company manufacturing breakthrough electric vehicles (EVs), Canoo has  announced that its LV is receiving the people’s choice award for the best zero-emission van at LA Auto Show’s inaugural zero-emission vehicle awards programme – THE ZEVASTM.

“We’re humbled and motivated by the thousands of fans that have voted our LV and LVD the number one zero emission van. Canoo is made up of hundreds people who share a common vision to bring a sexy, purpose-built vehicle to working people–to make their lives more productive and bring a high return on capital,” said Investor, Chairman & CEO, Canoo Inc, Tony Aquila.  “Thank you Canoo fans. We’re motivated and dedicated and we will continue to innovate. This vehicle may be by us, but it’s for all of us.”

Canoo was among 27 finalists who were selected from 90 qualifying zero-emission vehicles that are currently available for purchase or pre-order. Inviting the public to participate in voting for the winner, THE ZEVASTM honor legacy and startup auto brands across nine categories from compacts to coupes and sedans to crossovers, SUVs and trucks. The Lifestyle Vehicle received the most votes in the Hatchback/Van/Wagon category, beating the Audi e-tron and Faraday Future FF91. It is Canoo’s first vehicle to market in 2022 and available for non-binding pre-orders on the company’s website now.

In announcing the award, ZEVAS said that, “Thousands of enthusiasts, influencers, shoppers, and car fanatics from Los Angeles and beyond voted for this year’s diverse range of winners—representing both legacy brands and exciting start-ups.” ZEVAS will display the Canoo Lifestyle Vehicle during the 2021 LA Auto Show, which opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 19 and running through Nov. 28 at the LA Convention Center.

Canoo is accelerating EV adoption by spearheading groundbreaking, proprietary American-made EV technologies with a focus on high customization, longevity and returning capital to owners across the entire lifecycle of its vehicles. The Lifestyle Vehicle runs on Canoo’s powerful fully electric platform and will be offered in four trims – Base, Premium, Adventure and Delivery.

The Base model seats 5 and is ideal for fleets, rideshare, upscale livery, hospitality, and families, while the Premium trim offers a better technology package, more comfortable seating for up to 7, and additional peace of mind with its larger street-view window. The Adventure package is equipped with everything needed for exploration and ready for the weekend. Both Adventure and Premium packages offer a 17-speaker sound-system and Canoo’s virus-killing Air Purifier. The Delivery variant, the Lifestyle Vehicle Delivery, is perfect for the ‘Bring it to Me’ culture and provides cargo space for businesses, fleet owners, and independent owners or contractors who need a smaller commercial vehicle.