Nikola CEO: Fuel-cell Class 8 truck on track for 2021

Stressing that Nikola Motor's primary intent is to eliminate emissions related to Class 8 over-the-road trucking, company president and CEO Trevor Milton confirmed at a technology conference in Detroit that Nikola remains on track to deliver its first fuel cell-powered electric trucks beginning in 2021.

Milton reinforced that the Nikola One truck-intended to be fueled by hydrogen generated from a network of nearly 350 company-built, solar-powered electrolysis stations across the nation-will have a driving range of 800-1200 mi (1287-1931 km), 1000 hp and 2000 lb·ft (2712 N·m) delivered to four rear wheels and dramatically lower operating costs.