Q2 Deliveries Reflect Surge in Momentum, Nikola Says
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Nikola Corp. delivered 45 battery-electric trucks wholesale and 66 trucks retail in the second quarter, the company announced July 5.
The Phoenix-based zero-emission transportation and energy supply solutions company has delivered 76 Nikola Tre BEV trucks wholesale so far this year. Its retail sales have been 99 units. Nikola is also continuing its plan to reduce costs by concentrating on North America.
“It is not easy being a pioneer in the zero-emission Class 8 truck space, but we are witnessing a remarkable surge in momentum,” said Nikola CEO Michael Lohscheller. “We take great pride in our current achievements and the influx of orders coming in for our soon-to-be-produced hydrogen fuel cell electric truck. I believe there has not been a better time to be at Nikola as we move forward, together.”
Nikola also announced the same day that it was awarded a $41.9 million grant to build six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations across Southern California. The California Transportation Commission awarded the grant under the Trade Corridor Enhancement Program. The California Department of Transportation sponsored the application and will work in partnership with Nikola to deploy the hydrogen refueling stations.
Mendes
“Nikola is thrilled to receive this grant from the CTC,” said Carey Mendes, president of Nikola Energy. “This award, in collaboration with Caltrans, will allow us to accelerate the deployment of zero-emissions hydrogen refueling infrastructure, which is vital for the successful launch of our hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in July.”
Nikola said the project furthers the Caltrans strategy to incentivize and support the development and adoption of zero-emission vehicle freight technology across the state. The six hydrogen refueling stations will be designed to support and scale up over time with the growth of heavy-duty hydrogen refueling needs while attempting to maximize truck parking at each site.
The refueling stations also aim to improve community health through air quality improvements and less noise pollution. Each station is intended to facilitate refueling for approximately 80 to 100 trucks per station per day. They will be located along freight corridors within the South Coast Air Quality Management District, San Diego County Air Pollution Control District and Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District.
Nikola has not completed its quarterly review process or the preparation of its financial statements for Q2. The company plans to announce full financial results Aug. 4.
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