Phoenix-based company Nikola is on track to start production of fuel cell trucks for commercial cust

Phoenix-based company Nikola is on track to start production of fuel cell trucks for commercial customers this year, CEO and president Michael Lohscheller said via a webcast on Wednesday. Nikola has also developed mobile fueling units to support initial customers but plans to have 60 hydrogen stations up and running by 2026. The updates come as it struggles to win back investor support since founder Trevor Milton was accused of lying about its technology in 2020 and found guilty of fraud last year.While it began selling battery-powered Tre semis in early 2022, the company said battery trucks were best for short-range use while hydrogen is a superior option for long-haul trucks. That’s because hydrogen fuel cell systems aren’t as heavy as the massive battery packs needed for long driving range and can be fueled in about the same amount of time as diesels. The fuel cell Tre truck has 500 miles of driving range and needs only 20 minutes to refuel, Lohscheller said.Tap the link in the bio for more.
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