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Nikola Corporation, the US-based manufacturer of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs), has secured Talon Logistics as a new client.
According to a social media post from late Thursday, Talon Logistics has received its first Nikola trucks, although — as the official announcement was not done yet —the size of the order is still unclear.
Talon Logistics, founded in 2007 and headquartered in Southern California, is a prominent logistics and transportation company. It serves several major clients, including Starkist, CJ Logistics, and logistics giant Maersk.
According to its website, Talon specializes in port and rail drayage, warehouse-to-warehouse solutions, and comprehensive logistics services.
Earlier this week, as the company continues expanding its refueling network, the CEO announced Nikola’s station located in Ontario (California) achieved a record day by refueling 28 trucks and dispensing over 850 kg of hydrogen.
The Arizona-based company announced earlier this month that it sold 72 units in the second quarter, bringing its total sales for the first half of the year to 112 units.
Walmart Canada has recently integrated the first Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck into its fleet, marking it as the first retail fleet in North America to operate such a vehicle. This represents a major milestone for Nikola and its efforts to penetrate the retail logistics market.
In addition, AiLO Logistics, a major drayage carrier operating in the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, has placed an order for 100 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks, set for delivery in 2025. This follows a previous order of 50 trucks in 2023, underscoring AiLO’s commitment to sustainable transportation solutions.
Nikola’s CEO Steve Girsky announced on July 2nd that 4GEN Logistics and IMC Companies have also purchased vehicles through Nikola’s dealer network, further solidifying Nikola’s presence in the logistics sector.
Earlier this month, the e-commerce giant Wayfair announced it was testing electric trucks from Nikola in California as it evaluates the transition from diesel to electric trucks.
In a new interview for the “Future Says” podcast, Nikola’s Global Head of Supply Chain Management, Pedro Garcia, anticipated that additional safety regulations will be implemented, necessitating industry-wide compliance and adaptation.
In a new interview on the “Cleared Hot Podcast”, Trevor Milton, the founder and former CEO of Nikola, broke his silence for the first time since his departure from the company.
In the in-depth interview, which took more than two and a half hours, the former chief executive addressed his legal battles, the pressures of leading a publicly traded company, and the personal challenges he faced during his tenure.
Written by Cláudio Afonso | LinkedIn | X
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