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Nikola posts first, albeit tiny, gross profit on electric truck chargers
Electric truck maker Nikola posted its first gross profit in Q1 and racked up orders backed by California incentives.
Read More » - Electric TrucksAlan AdlerTuesday, February 22, 2022
Nikola names veteran automotive executive as president to guide global growth
Michael Lohscheller has been named president of Nikola Corp., charged with leading the electric truck maker’s global growth.
Read More » - Electric TrucksAlan AdlerThursday, October 14, 2021
Flatbed hauler PGT Trucking intends to lease 100 Nikola fuel cell trucks
Nikola continues to work its fuel cell electric truck reservation book, converting flatbed hauler PGT Trucking to a letter of intent.
Read More » - Electric TrucksAlan AdlerMonday, September 27, 2021
Nikola doubles equity-for-credit line to $600M
Second $300 million deal with Tumim Stone Capital will cover Nikola’s cash needs as it ramps up electric truck production.
Read More » - Autonomous VehiclesAlan AdlerTuesday, September 14, 2021
Embark knits BYD electric trucks with its autonomous tractors for cleaner air
Embark Trucks will use BYD electric trucks to cover 50 miles of HP printer loads, while its autonomous tractors take the middle segment.
Read More » - Electric TrucksAlan AdlerWednesday, September 1, 2021
ACT Expo notebook: Peterbilt’s math lesson and Volvo’s big day
Peterbilt takes the convention audience to school on electric truck math while Volvo puts ist VNR Electric to work on its own plant deliveries.
Read More » - Electric TrucksAlan AdlerTuesday, August 31, 2021
ACT Expo: NFI installing super-fast chargers for Southern California electric fleet
Logistics operator NFI Industries will install 34 direct-current fast chargers and convert its Southern California drayage fleet to battery-electric trucks.
Read More » - NewsAlan AdlerSaturday, August 14, 2021
Whittling away: Indicted Nikola founder dumps 7M more shares
Just as his former company distances itself from him, indicted Nikola Corp. founder Trevor Milton continues to reduce his stake.
Read More » - NewsAlan AdlerFriday, August 13, 2021
Truck Talk: Risky business edition
Truck Talk is a weekly newsletter adding perspective and context to trucking industry news.
Read More » - Electric TrucksAlan AdlerTuesday, July 27, 2021
Delayed again: Tesla puts off electric Class 8 Semi production until 2022
Tesla is delaying production of its battery-powered electric Semi until 2022 because of a shortage of batteries, threatening its first-mover advantage.
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