Written by Cláudio Afonso | LinkedIn | X
The US-based startup Nikola announced late Thursday that Walmart Canada has integrated the first Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck into its fleet. Walmart Canada becomes now the first retail fleet in North America to operate a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck.
Earlier this week, the company announced that its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have collectively surpassed 2.5 million miles driven across North America.
Two years ago, in June 2022, Walmart Canada revealed plans to expand transportation pilots with manufacturers of electric, hydrogen, and natural gas-powered vehicles, aligning with its 2040 goal of achieving zero emissions across its global operations.
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The Nikola Hydrogen Fuel Cell EV Class 8 tractor runs with zero tailpipe emissions and has a range of approximately 800 kilometers. According to Nikola, the model can prevent around 97 metric tons of CO2 tailpipe emissions annually.
On the social media platform X, Nikola stated, “We are ecstatic to support Walmart Canada as the first major retailer in Canada to introduce a hydrogen fuel cell electric truck to its fleet. We can’t wait to see what the future holds. Thank you, Walmart Canada, for bringing us along on your journey to power your fleet with alternative power.”
In a recent interview, Nikola chief executive Steve Girsky comented on the enhancements in the second generation of the manufacturer battery electric vehicle (BEV) trucks while teasing future aerodynamic designs.
Girsky mentioned that while the current focus is on the cab-over design, Nikola is considering future aerodynamic designs as battery electric and fuel cell electric vehicles become more prevalent.
Written by Cláudio Afonso | LinkedIn | X
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