RE: NEL & NIKOLA CORP new thread specific to nee supply17 Dec 2021 23:08
Nikola Delivers First Nikola Tre Battery-Electric Trucks to Total Transportation Services Inc.
California port drayage company has letter of intent for 100 trucks from Nikola for their zero-emission fleet
Published December 17, 2021
Chris Cannon, Chief Sustainability Officer, Port of Los Angeles and Alex Cherin, Board Member, Total Transportation Services, Inc. on site to discuss cleaner air/reduced pollution through innovative transportation technologies and infrastructure to positively impact port operations and adjacent communities
LOS ANGELES. December 17, 2021— Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emission transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, today delivered the first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) pilot trucks to Total Transportation Services Inc. (TTSI), one of Southern California's prominent port trucking companies, to expedite zero-emission transportation solutions at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
In attendance at today’s ceremony were Congresswoman Nanette Diaz Barragán, who represents California’s 44th District, CA State Senator Steven Bradford (SD-35) and representatives from the:
Office of U.S. Congressman Alan Lowenthal
Office of U.S. Representative Linda Sanchez
Office of U.S. Representative Linda Torres
Office of U.S. Representative Maxine Waters
CA Governor Gavin Newsom’s Office of Business and Economic Development
Office of CA State Assemblymember Mike Gipson
Office of CA State Assemblymember Patrick O'Donnell
Office of CA State Senator Ben Allen
Office of LA County Board of Supervisor Hilda Solis
Office of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, and
Representatives from the following organizations: Port of Los Angeles, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Coalition for Clean Air, Long Beach Clean Cities/Cerritos College, LA Clean Tech Incubator (LACI), CALSTART, Better World Group and labor partners.
Following the program, guests had the opportunity to experience the Tre BEV first-hand during demonstrations and as truck passengers.
“Nikola committed to make its first Tre BEV deliveries in Q4 2021 and it is a big honor to celebrate this milestone with our partner, TTSI, and dignitaries who are committed to advancing zero-emission transportation solutions to reduce truck emissions in port operations,” said Nikola CEO Mark Russell. “TTSI has significant sustainability goals, and we are pleased to help them achieve their vision with our zero-emission trucks.”
As previously announced, TTSI’s LOI is for 100 zero-emission trucks beginning with a four-truck pilot of two BEVs and two FCEVs. Based on satisfactory completion of the vehicle trials and subject to TTSI obtaining certain government funding, thirty BEVs are projected to follow later in 2022, and 70 FCEVs are anticipated to start in 2023.
The Nikola Tre BEV is designed for local deliveries up to 350 miles. The Nikola Tre FCEV truck is targeted for distances up t
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