Nikola World 2019: Photos from the unveiling of the hydrogen-electric truck

 This particular model of the NIkola Two is nicknamed Storm Trooper for its distinctive white color. ( Photo: Brian Straight/FreightWaves )
This particular model of the NIkola Two is nicknamed Storm Trooper for its distinctive white color. ( Photo: Brian Straight/FreightWaves )

Nikola Motor Company formally introduced its hydrogen-electric tractors, the Nikola Two and Nikola Tre (for Europe) at Nikola World 2019 in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 16-17, 2019. The company also is bringing to market other zero-emissions vehicles, including a wave runner, an off-road utility vehicle, and a specialized military vehicle.

The two-day event brought together Nikola and most of its suppliers in a showcase of technologies. These photos are from the event. All photos by Brian Straight.

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Brian Straight leads FreightWaves' Modern Shipper brand as Managing Editor. A journalism graduate of the University of Rhode Island, he has covered everything from a presidential election, to professional sports and Little League baseball, and for more than 10 years has covered trucking and logistics. Before joining FreightWaves, he was previously responsible for the editorial quality and production of Fleet Owner magazine and fleetowner.com. Brian lives in Connecticut with his wife and two kids and spends his time coaching his son’s baseball team, golfing with his daughter, and pursuing his never-ending quest to become a professional bowler. You can reach him at bstraight@freightwaves.com.