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G. David Felt Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.CheersandGears.com Nikola Class 8 Zero Emission Semi Debutes December 1st was a huge night for Nikola, an EV Semi truck start up by various Tesla folks that felt the world needed Zero Emission Semi's before auto's. As such Nikola showed off their first long range Class 8 Zero Emission Hydrogen-Electric Semi. The Nikola One semi has the following specifications: 1,000 Horsepower 2,000 ft. lbs. of torque 4 electric motors for AWD. 800 - 1,200 mile range 320 kWh battery pack recharged by on-board generator and regeneration braking, plug-in recharging available at Hydrogen fueling stations Nikola Fuel Cell - Produces 200 kW of energy to recharge the battery pack and provide added power for the motors during steep hill climbs Pure electric mode is 100-200 miles depending on load. 1-2 full sized beds Large 4K TV Full size fridge and freezer Microwave Large closet for hanging clothes Computer desk Apple TV integrated WiFi and 4GLTE Internet connectivity Electronic climate control Free hydrogen fuel for 1,000,000 miles 364 current hydrogen stations planned across Canada and U.S. 800 Service & warranty locations provided by partner Ryder Systems Electric regenerative braking with air disc brakes as assistance is needed. 3-4x the life of traditional brakes Nikola is starting with their two Semi options, the Nikola One, long distance Class 8 Semi and their Nikola Two, a day only use Class 8 semi. Cost comes in at a very competitive $5,000 - $7,000 per month Lease. At this time no purchase options are available. Nikola says this will give fleets and independent truckers equal par on the rigs and price and allow them to get a new truck every 7 years or 1,000,000 miles which ever comes first. Nikola has announced that since they started sales 30 days ago, they have booked 3 Billion of Nikola One Sales already with a down payment. Nikola expects to have the Nikola One and Two semi on the roads of america by January 2020 beating German and Asian auto companies to be the first long distant pure zero emission class 8 semi. Nikola also announced that starting in 2017, OEM's and personal EV conversion outfits can purchase their 107 kWh battery pack. Nikola says that their 107 kWh battery pack if used in a BMW i3 would give the car a 400 mile range. They say that they could also use their battery design and pack a 125 kWh battery into the existing space on a Tesla S battery envelope allowing a greatly extended range over Tesla current 100 kWh battery. Nikola has also gone into production the Nikola Zero, a 4x4 AWD UTV that has 520HP & 476 ft-lbs. of torque good for a 200+ mile range depending on terrain, check out Nikola Power Sports for more details. Nikola Motors Press Release Nikola 30 Days of Sales Nikola Power Sports Additional Nikola Press Releases and Pictures Nikola Picture Album
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G. David Felt Staff Writer Alternative Energy - www.CheersandGears.com The Tesla of Hybrid Trucks and UTV's, Nikola? Nikola Motor Company is a 3 year old auto company that has just come out of skunk mode. They announced this week two items that are a passion of the CEO. First is the Nikola One Electric Semi-Truck and the second is the Nikola Zero their electric UTV. Starting off with their Nikola Zero slated for delivery in mid 2017 is a 150 mile Range 400 volt, 520 HP / 476 lb-ft of torque 4x4 all wheel drive off road quad. This UTV has a solar roof for powering all electronics allowing the battery pack to be dedicated to the powertrain. You can reserve yours now for only $750.00 based on the MSRP of $42,000. The Nikola One is their electric Semi-Truck. This truck is a 6x6 100% pure electric drive with zero idle. 2,000 HP / 3700 lb-ft of torque with a 1200 mile range, regenerative braking, LNG Turbine generator for charging the battery pack on the go. You can review their products in detail here at their web site. Nikola Motor Company
