IAA: Nikola Tre breaks cover
At the IAA Transportation show in Hanover this week, Iveco and Nikola launched the Nikola Tre battery-electric heavy-duty truck and a fuel-cell counterpartIveco and Nikola Corporation opened a new era in zero-emissions transport at the IAA Transportation 2022 this week with the commercial launch of the Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle and the unveiling of the Nikola Tre fuel-cell electric vehicle.
Iveco says the Nikola Tre battery-electric truck has best-in-class range in the European market with a range of approximately 500 kilometres, along with the performance to compete in a wide range of city and regional tasks.
The Nikola Tre fuel-cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in beta version, also made its debut offering a glimpse of the soon-to-come electric propulsion in long-haul transport and a key milestone in Iveco’s progress towards its target of net zero carbon by 2040.
The two vehicles were presented to the press at a conference held this week at the IAA show in Hanover, where they are on display.
Visitors to the exhibition were also be able to view demonstrations in the outdoor area and test-drive the Nikola Tre BEV to experience its performance, comfort and advanced intuitive features.
“The Nikola Tre battery-electric and fuel cell electric zero-emission trucks are true game changers in commercial trucking,” said Michael Lohscheller, President, Nikola Corporation.
“Specifically developed as electric vehicles, they deliver the performance and driving experience able to compete with their diesel-powered peers in the toughest heavy-duty missions. They offer operationally and financially-viable zero-emissions solutions for regional applications and long-distance hauling that will give customers a true competitive advantage,” he added.
The Nikola Tre platform is based on the Iveco S-Way truck and features an electric axle co-designed and produced by FPT Industrial, and Nikola’s advanced electric technology.
The Iveco and Nikola teams adopted a modular approach to the platform so that it’s capable of hosting both battery and fuel-cell propulsion technologies.
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“Today we are launching the first products for the European market of IVECO’s powerful partnership with Nikola Corporation,” said Luca Sra, President, Truck Business Unit, IVECO Group. “Together, our teams have designed a modular platform capable of hosting both fuel-cell and battery propulsion technologies, starting with the European 4x2 Artic version of the Nikola Tre BEV heavy-duty truck making its debut here today.
“It is the first-ever electric-born modular platform for articulated heavy-duty tractors [prime movers] hosting both energy sources: battery-electric for tasks of approximately 500km and fuel-cell electric powertrain for hauling up to 800km in its first generation.
"A true revolution that marks a tangible step towards our ambitious goal of achieving a zero-emissions transport,” he concluded.
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