Nikola order underlines renewed confidence in fuel cell trucks

The future of fuel cell vehicle (FCVs) technology in trucking applications looks markedly brighter in the wake of an announcement from Anheuser-Busch, the St. Louis, Missouri headquartered parent company of Budweiser beer.

In a press release confirming the company’s commitment to ordering up to 800 hydrogen-electric powered semi-trucks from Nikola Motors, Michel Doukeris, Chief Executive of Anheuser-Busch, said, “The transport industry is one that is ripe for innovative solutions and Nikola is leading the way with hydrogen-electric, zero-emission capabilities. We are very excited by the possibilities our partnership with them can offer.” The deal is expected to