Nikola sold 66 trucks at retail in its second quarter, double what it sold the previous period. Production dropped by half in the same quarter, with 33 electric trucks built in the second quarter compared to 63 in the first.
Earlier, the heavy-truck manufacturer said it was focusing on North American sales, reducing its headcount by 150 in the process.
“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 Michael Lohscheller, CEO, in a statement. “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.”
The company’s Hyla division focuse on hydrogen distribution for its trucks. Nikola said a $41.9 million grant from the California Transportation Commission will be used to build six heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations across Southern California.
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The hydrogen refueling stations will be located along California freight corridors within the South Coast Air Quality Management District, San Diego County Air Pollution Control District, and Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District, according to the company. Each hydrogen refueling station 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.
Source: Nikola
