Nikola's hydrogen truck has a range of 500 miles.

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【Summary】Sustainable trucking company Nikola has announced the start of production for its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck, with a range of up to 500 miles. This milestone aligns with earlier predictions, and despite past challenges, Nikola is experiencing a recovery and receiving orders for its hydrogen-powered trucks. The company has also secured a deal with J.B. Hunt Transport for the acquisition of 13 zero-emission Class 8 trucks, including three hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.

FutureCar Staff Aug 14, 2023 10:08 AM PT

Nikola's hydrogen truck has a range of 500 miles.

Sustainable trucking company Nikola has announced that it is starting the production of its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck. The vehicle will have a range of up to 500 miles. The announcement was made on X, formerly Twitter, along with a photo of Nikola employees working on the frame of the truck. This gives a glimpse of the production facility of the trucking startup.

It is likely that the hydrogen fuel cell truck announced by Nikola is a variant of the Nikola Tre, which is currently being sold as a battery-electric truck. The company has not mentioned its other hydrogen vehicles, such as the Nikola One and Nikola Two, recently.

Nikola's earlier predictions stated that serial production of its hydrogen fuel cell trucks would start in July. The truck is expected to have a maximum range of 500 miles, about 536 horsepower, and a fueling time of approximately 20 minutes.

Despite facing challenges in the past, including controversies related to former CEO Trevor Milton, Nikola seems to be recovering steadily. The company has received orders for 140 hydrogen fuel cell trucks and has also announced a deal with J.B. Hunt Transport, Inc., for the acquisition of 13 zero-emission Class 8 trucks, including three hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.

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Source: Nikola Motor Company