Nikola Motor Co. announced Bosch Group will play a key role in supplying powertrain components for its over-the-road and day cab Class 8 hydrogen-electric trucks, which are scheduled to come to market in 2021.
September 25, 2017Business, Technology, Equipment
Nikola Taps Bosch for eAxle, Other Key Components
Business, Fuel
Nikola Updates Customers on Pricing, Chassis Changes
Nikola Motor Co. is considering several changes related to its planned hydrogen-electric Class 8 trucks, the comÂpany told those who have made reservations and placed refundable deposits. Those changes include chassis design and leasing options.
May 15, 2017Business, Fuel
Nikola Motor Co. Outlines Progress on Hydrogen-Electric Class 8
Nikola Motor Co. is considering several changes related to its planned hydrogen-electric Class 8 trucks, the company told those who have made reservations and placed refundable deposits. Those changes include chassis design and leasing options.
May 10, 2017Business, Fuel
Nikola Sets Blueprint for 2020 Launch of Zero-Emissions, Hydrogen Class 8s
COLUMBUS, Ind. — Nikola Motor Co. is in discussion with the three largest truck stop operators to offer hydrogen fuel and, separately, with seven states interested in being home to its production facility as it prepares to launch in mid-2020 its zero emissions, hydrogen-electric Class 8 truck, a company executive said.
March 27, 2017Business, Fuel
Nikola Motor Hires Jonathan Spira as Chief Financial Officer
Nikola Motor Co., the startup planning on building electric heavy-duty trucks, has hired Jonathan Spira as chief financial officer as it initiates its next round of funding.
February 13, 2017Business, Fuel
Nikola Hydrogen-Electric Design Called Trucking ‘Game Changer’
SALT LAKE CITY — Preparations are underway for the 2020 delivery of Nikola One, the hydrogen-electric Class 8 produced by Nikola Motor Co.
December 12, 2016Business, Fuel
Fuel Cells Can Reduce Cost of Maintenance, Nikola Says
Among the advantages Nikola Motor Co. touted when it unveiled the industry’s first Class 8 electric truck running on a hydrogen fuel cell and battery pack was the ability to significantly reduce fleet maintenance expenses.
December 12, 2016Business, Fuel
U.S. Xpress Anticipates Placing Multimillion Dollar Orders for Nikola Electric Trucks
Truckload carrier U.S. Xpress Inc. formally announced its plans Dec. 8 to be an early adopter of the recently unveiled zero-emission, hydrogen-electric Class 8 Nikola One truck from Nikola Motor Co.
December 9, 2016Business, Fuel
US Xpress Looks to the Future With Nikola Electric Trucks
Chattanooga, Tennessee’s biggest trucking carrier is going electric, at least with some of its fleet, in the next three to five years.
December 7, 2016Business, Fuel
Electric Vehicles May Take an OPEC-Sized Bite From Oil Use
A boom in electric vehicles made by the likes of Tesla Motors Inc. could erode as much as 10% of global gasoline demand by 2035, according to the oil industry consultant Wood Mackenzie Ltd.
December 5, 2016