Nikola hydrogen powered fuel cell pickup

hydrogen is an infinitely better solution than anything with lithium ion batteries.

Until organic batteries hit the market, all electric is a bad idea.

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Will be available in FCEV (Fuel-Cell Electric) or BEV (Battery-Electric)
Manufacturing through an OEM partnership; to be announced soon
Electric 0-60 mph in approximately 2.9 seconds
Truck can operate on FCEV / battery-blend or BEV mode at any given time
Badger can generate over 906 horsepower, 980 ft. lbs. of torque and an estimated 600-mile range
Badger can drive 300 miles in BEV mode for those that do not have access to hydrogen
Badger will make its first appearance at Nikola World 2020; expected in September
Nikola is currently planning 700 hydrogen stations to give North America hydrogen coverage
Initial hydrogen station locations are finalized and will be announced this quarter
Limited reservations available in 2020. Sign up for updates at www.nikolamotor.com/badger


PHOENIX, AZ (February 10, 2020) -- Nikola Corporation is excited to announce the product launch of the Nikola Badger electric pickup truck with an estimated range of 600 miles.

Unlike anything on the market, the advanced electric pickup is designed to target and exceed every electric or petrol pickup in its class. The Badger is engineered to deliver 980 ft. lbs. of torque, 906 peak HP and 455 continuous HP. The Badger will be built in conjunction with another OEM utilizing their certified parts and manufacturing facilities.

The electric pickup is designed to handle what a construction company could throw at it and is engineered to outperform all electric pickup trucks on the market in both continuous towing, HP and range. The Badger will be outfitted with a 15-kilowatt power outlet for tools, lights and compressors, which is enough power to assist a construction site for approximately 12 hours without a generator.

The Badger was designed to handle 0-100 mph launches with minimal loss of performance and to operate on grades up to 40% through advanced software blending of batteries and fuel-cell. With a fully loaded trailer and combined vehicle weight of 18,000 lbs., the Badger will be able to launch from a standstill on a 30% grade without motor stall.

“Nikola has billions worth of technology in our semi-truck program, so why not build it into a pickup truck?” said Trevor Milton, CEO, Nikola Corporation. “I have been working on this pickup program for years and believe the market is now ready for something that can handle a full day’s worth of work without running out of energy. This electric truck can be used for work, weekend getaways, towing, off-roading or to hit the ski slopes without performance loss. No other electric pickup can operate in these temperatures and conditions.”

Heavy D, a reality TV star from the “Diesel Brothers,” has partnered with Nikola to design, build and test the Badger in real world environments, which is anticipated to attract millions of viewers and followers through the process. The partnership will follow the Badger build from concept through production.

“My audience, hard-core truck enthusiasts, has expected me to push the limits of truck power and capabilities since my beginnings,” said Heavy D, AKA Dave Sparks. “Being able to pull back the curtain of a production truck build is a rare opportunity where we can include the everyday truck owner to participate in the final outcome of design, exterior choices and performance specs. I wanted to be part of that story and now I have the opportunity with Nikola.”

“The Nikola Badger is a game changer. The program will help drive down the cost of the fuel-cell components on our semi-truck while accelerating the hydrogen station rollout. Giving customers the option to order a fuel-cell or battery electric version will ensure we drive the cost down for everyone across our lineup,” said Mark Russell, president of Nikola Corporation.

The Nikola Badger will make its first appearance at Nikola World 2020 in Phoenix. Prototypes will be available for select customers and media to ride in at Nikola World. You can see more details at www.nikolamotor.com/badger.

Nikola Badger Estimated Specifications*:

600 miles on blended FCEV / BEV
300 miles on BEV alone
Operates on blended FCEV / BEV or BEV only by touch of a button
906 HP peak
455 HP continuous
980 ft. lbs. of torque
160 kWh, flooded module - lithium-ion battery
120 kW fuel cell
Advanced Supercapacitor Launch Assist that blends with lithium ion and fuel-cell
-20F operating environments without major performance or SOC losses
Towing capacity of over 8,000 pounds
Operating targets without motor stalls up to 50% grade
15 kW power export outlet
Compatible with industry standard charging for BEV mode
Five seats
Truck dimensions: 5900 mm long x 1850 mm tall x 2160 mm wide a 1560 mm bed width

ABOUT NIKOLA CORPORATION
Nikola Corporation designs and manufactures hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen stations. Nikola is led by its visionary CEO Trevor Milton. The company is privately held and headquartered in Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com.

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Nikola says it'll cost somewhere between $60k – $90k

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That’s a 30K price split... Something tells me it’s closer to the 90....

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That’s a 30K price split

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F150s start in the high 20s and go into the 70s

TBH I’m even surprised by the 90k.

Fuel cells are expensive. Just 15 years ago a cell sized for a car would have been an easy quarter mill for all of the precious metals inside of it.

Because it will increase demand for rare and toxic metals to a very high degree.

I think we are closer to solving the problems with the Li-S alternative than we are with organic batteries.

Looks like the hybrid version of a ford raptor.

Similarly priced to cybertruck, better looking aesthetically, and has a greater range. Are hydrogen fuel stations as widely available as Tesla charging stations?

It’s 9’ long?

Hard pass.

Edit = typo on the Business insider write up about it. It’s 19’ long, not 9. Back in the game.