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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 23, 2021

Nikola to Start Building Fuel-Cell Cabover Prototypes

Nikola said it will start building prototypes of its fuel-cell-electric cabover truck in the second quarter. When will it – and the FCEV sleeper-truck Nikola Two – hit the road?

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Newsby StaffJanuary 13, 2021

Nikola Says Arizona Electric Rate Deal will Accelerate Hydrogen Production

Nikola said it has secured an innovative electric rate schedule with Arizona Public Service Company that will accelerate the development of hydrogen-based fueling solutions for the transportation industry. 

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 23, 2020

Nikola, Republic Services End Electric Refuse Truck Collaboration

Nikola’s plans for producing zero-emission commercial vehicles has been dealt another setback, as it ends a collaboration with Republic Services to develop electric refuse trucks.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 21, 2020

Trevor Milton Leaves Nikola Amidst Fraud Allegations

Trevor Milton has voluntarily left Nikola Corp., the fuel-cell and electric-truck company that started in his basement, amid charges of fraud and an investigation by the Justice Department and the SEC.

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Newsby Jim ParkAugust 10, 2020

Nikola Inks Deal with Republic Services for 2,500 Electric Refuse Trucks

Nikola and Republic Services will partner on a battery-electric refuse recycling-collection truck based on the Nikola Tre chassis, a single platform with integrated bodies, service, and warranty.

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Newsby Jim ParkAugust 3, 2020

Nikola Could Roll Electric Trucks Off the Line by Late 2021

Electric heavy-duty trucks – including a Euro-style high cabover for the North American market – could begin driving off the assembly line at Nikola's new Coolidge, Arizona, manufacturing facility in as little as 12-14 months, albeit in hand-built, very limited numbers.

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On the Roadby Jim ParkJuly 27, 2020

Milton Reveals a Bit More about Nikola Two, But Questions Remain [Commentary]

The latest behind-the-scenes video from Nikola's Trevor Milton reveals more details about the hydrogen-electric truck and shows he has high expectations for its success. But HDT's Jim Park says at this point, he's still long on promises but short on mileage.

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Newsby StaffJune 10, 2020

Tesla's Musk Tells Employees it's Time to Push Semi Production

Tesla shares topped $1,000 for the first time on June 10, as reports surfaced that the company is pushing to ramp up production of its electric heavy-duty Semi truck.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2020

Nikola Goes Public, Orders Equipment for Hydrogen Infrastructure

Electric-truck maker Nikola has officially merged with VectoIQ Acquisition Corp., becoming a Nasdaq publicly traded company, and announced plans to purchase equipment to create new hydrogen fueling infrastructure.

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Newsby StaffMay 31, 2020

Nikola to Broaden Electric-Truck Sales Model

Nikola and Ryder have mutually agreed to end their exclusive partnership on Nikola’s hydrogen electric Class 8 trucks, allowing Nikola to work with major truck dealerships to sell and service Nikola trucks.

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