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Nikola founder steps down as questions swirl around electric powertrain tech
Nikola Motor Company founder Trevor Milton announced Monday morning that he would step down as executive chairman of his Phoenix, Arizona-based hydrogen-electric upstart amid a firestorm of criticism sparked by a skeptical stock short-seller and subsequent inquiry from the Securities and Exchange Commission. “The focus should be on the company and its world changing mission,” […]
September 21, 2020
Class 7-8
Truck makers say fuel cells could be ‘cheaper than diesel’ option as zero-emission regulations loom
When it comes to betting on future powertrain technology, the leader of one iconic diesel manufacturer is stacking his chips on hydrogen fuel cells. While he may not be repeating Nikola founder Trevor Milton’s social media mantra #DIESELISDEAD, Cummins CEO and Chairman Tom Linebarger lauded Nikola for building interest in fuel cell technology and made […]
August 11, 2020
Class 7-8
Nikola to introduce its first battery-powered electric truck
Nikola Motor Company officially introduces the Nikola World which is the company's first battery-powered electric truck. Details here on Equipment World.
February 11, 2019
Class 7-8
Nikola suing Tesla over alleged electric semi truck patent infringement
Nikola Motor Company filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Tesla Inc., alleging the electric-car company infringed on several of its Class 8 truck design patents. The hydrogen-electric truck startup claims Tesla’s Semi – set for production next year – violates Nikola patents for the truck’s fuselage design, mid-entry door and wrap-around windshield. “The Tesla Semi design is substantially […]
May 2, 2018
Construction Equipment
Power Shift: Electric trucks show great promise, but can charging and fueling infrastructure keep up?
As the electrified trucking market has sprung to life in the past 18 months, it appears almost certain that these alt-fuel Class 8 trucks will begin sharing the road with diesel-powered rigs as early as late 2019. Industry newcomers Tesla, Nikola and Thor position their electric-powered rigs as viable, clean alternatives to diesel trucks, as […]
April 27, 2018
Construction Equipment
Year in Review: The Biggest Construction Equipment News Stories of 2017
2017’s Top Newsmaker: Deere buys Wirtgen After identifying Wirtgen as an attractive strategic fit several years ago, John Deere pulled the trigger in a surprise move this June, buying German equipment manufacturer Wirtgen Group. The all-cash $5.2 billion deal gave Deere access to Wirtgen’s deep roots in roadbuilding and quarry equipment markets. The deal also […]
December 29, 2017
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: Ford unveils 2018 Super Duty; Deere’s new 204L, 304L loaders; Nikola 550-hp electric UTV; Thompson Pump RECON2000T; Cat S41 rugged phone review
Deere’s new 204L, 304L loaders equipped to tackle rough terrain John Deere has launched updated models of its 204 and 304 compact wheel loaders saying the new machines are designed to increase productivity “in small spaces and over rough terrain.” The new 204L and 304L compact wheel loaders replace Deere’s 204K and 304K models and […]
December 12, 2017
Class 7-8
The Nikola Zero is a 550-hp electric UTV informing development of the company’s semi truck
Nikola Motor Company (NMC) has positioned itself to rival electric auto-maker Tesla for the crown of trucking’s King of Alternative Power, but much like Elon Musk and his various side businesses, Nikola founder Trevor Milton has also diversified his team’s talents. Next year, NMC will debut its Nikola Zero utility vehicle (UTV), targeting military applications […]
November 29, 2017
Construction Equipment
Nikola’s fuel-cell powered One tractor will have 6×4 config
Nikola Motor Co. has provided a few updates on the Nikola One electric tractor the company expects to road test next year. Via its Twitter account, the company says it is planning a “huge party/event” for customers, media and partners when the truck rolls off the test assembly line in 2018. The company also says […]
July 27, 2017
Class 7-8
“Disruptive” electric tractors might end up hauling heavy trucks in the opposite direction
A couple of years ago, you were probably being inundated by the sheer volume of headlines proclaiming natural gas as trucking’s great disruptor. Then diesel prices – the ultimate disruptor – dropped and have held under $3 per gallon for more than a year. One of my Facebook friends recently posted a query, asking his […]
July 4, 2017
Dealers
Equipment Roundup: Updates on Cat M-Series small loaders, Nikola One, Honda Ridgeline
Cat upgrades M-Series small wheel loaders with Payload Management, intros 930M Ag Handler Caterpillar has introduced several enhancements to its three M-Series small wheel loaders as part of a 2017 update and has introduced a variant of the 930M designed as an Ag Handler. The company first introduced the 926M, 930M and 938M loaders at […]
December 19, 2016
Class 7-8
Inside the Nikola One: The electric semi is packed with tech to “revolutionize” trucking
“My goal is to literally revolutionize the trucking industry,” said Trevor Milton, CEO and founder of Nikola Motor Company (NMC), moments after the Nikola One was unveiled in Salt Lake City on Dec. 1. Nikola One is a working prototype of an electric semi-truck with 1,000-hp, a range of more than 1,200 miles, and zero tailpipe emissions except […]
December 14, 2016
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