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Nikola CEO presses to phase out diesel in favor of cleaner electrified trucks
“Hashtag diesel is dead. We’re tired of it,” said Nikola CEO Trevor Milton in an address at the ACT Expo. “We need to fix a lot of the problems and change things. Other people are not going to do it unless they’re forced to, so If that means we have to force them, it’s about damn time.”
April 26, 2019
Business
Nikola debuts second iteration of electrified Class 8 tractor
Like its predecessor, for which more than 13,000 orders have been placed since its 2016 unveiling, the Nikola Two will be available with the company’s hydrogen-electric drivetrain, which converts hydrogen fuel to electric power. It will also be available in an all-electric, battery-powered model, intended for shorter-haul applications than its hydrogen-electric models.
April 17, 2019
Business
Hydrogen-electric stakeholders agree to develop fueling standards for heavy-duty vehicles
Hydrogen-electric stakeholders have signed a MOU to test hydrogen fueling hardware to work toward development in standardization for fuel cell electric trucks.
February 25, 2019
Business
Hydrogen-electric truck maker Nikola debuts cabover for Euro market
The Nikola Tre – third in a truck lineup that includes the aptly named Nikola One and Nikola Two – features between 500 and 1,000 horsepower in 6×4 or 6×2 configuration and a range of nearly 750 miles depending on options.
November 6, 2018
Business
Nikola to showcase hydrogen-electric tractor in public event in April
Nikola Motor Company’s hydrogen-electric semi-truck will take centerstage early next year as the cornerstone of a three-day event the company will use to showcase its technologies.
August 31, 2018
Business
Hydrogen-electric truck maker Nikola, autonomous upstart Kodiak land investment cash
Investment news from Nikola Motor Company, who is a leading contender in the truck electrification market, & Kodiak Robotics, a startup looking at developing an autonomous truck system.
August 9, 2018
Equipment
Anheuser-Busch orders 800 Nikola hydrogen-electric tractors
The country’s largest beer maker plans to use the Nikola tractors in its long-haul operation. The company has also reserved 40 Tesla Semis, which it plans to use in more localized routes, it says.
May 3, 2018
Business
Electric trucks update: NACFE releases pro-con list for electric power, Nikola sues Tesla over truck design
The North American Council on Freight Efficiency on Tuesday outlined 10 arguments for and against the viability of electric trucks. Meanwhile, two key players in the electric truck market — Nikola and Tesla — are in a legal dispute over their trucks’ design.
May 2, 2018
Equipment
Owner-operators eye electric power
From Overdrive’s in-depth report on the emerging electric truck market: Owner-operators see opportunities — and pitfalls — with electric truck adoption.
April 13, 2018
Business
Peak power demands pose challenge for charging electric trucks
From Overdrive’s in-depth report on the emerging electric truck market: A key question regarding a surge in electric vehicle deployment is whether the power infrastructure, even with development of new recharging or battery swapping points, will have the capacity to handle it.
April 12, 2018
Business
Do electric trucks offer substantial emissions savings?
The promised emissions savings of electric power compared to diesel power is more complex than simply comparing the output from the two technologies. That’s because much electrical power generation relies on coal and other fossil fuels, says MIT’s Jing Li.
April 11, 2018
Business
Predicted operational cost savings of electric trucks is hard to measure
Hard-and-fast cost-per-mile comparisons between electric-powered and diesel-powered tractors are difficult to pin down. Electricity costs can differ dramatically based on geography and the utility provider, and as more electric vehicles are deployed, utility companies could institute dynamic pricing models based on time of day and current grid demand.
April 10, 2018
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