Nikola Semi

[AirgunSavant]

I just looked at it- the hybrid model that will cost $300-$400K
Since each wheel has an electric motor I assume it really is AWD and won't that help in harsh weather places???

 

[Lyman]

Wonder how that free fuel deal works. That's a boatload of power on tap.

 

[skyactiv]

Originally Posted By: AirgunSavant
I just looked at it- the hybrid model that will cost $300-$400K
Since each wheel has an electric motor I assume it really is AWD and won't that help in harsh weather places???



I'm a journeyman semi diesel/cng mechanic at UPS. Yes, AWD will help but the tires used on semis to maximize fuel savings have a closed shoulder design and don't do very good on snow. Super single tires don't do as good on the snow as duals.

Trucks will eventually be self driven, starting first with longer interstate hauls.

The wheelbase can limit where this semi goes.

However, these new trucks have a huge upfront cost and the trucking industry is full of inexperienced drivers that are accident prone at companies such as Werner, Swift... . Companies that pay their drivers good money and have safe drivers could make use of these trucks.

 

[AirgunSavant]

Lets say you have a lucrative freight company and top drivers and unlimited business.
How long would it take you to recoup that $300K?

Thanks for your post- very informative!

 

[KrisZ]

So, we have Tesla cars and now Nikola trucks? Hmm...

 

[HerrStig]

I wonder what the taxpayer subsidy on those trucks will be?

 

[ARCOgraphite]

Not as bad as the Iraq war.