Nikola CEO Steve Girsky Is Not Worried About Competition From Tesla: '...Battery Trucks Don't Work Everywhere'
Portfolio Pulse from Anan Ashraf
Nikola CEO Steve Girsky expressed confidence in the company's hydrogen fuel cell trucks over battery electric trucks, citing better performance in certain conditions. Nikola reported strong Q2 sales and production growth, despite recalling some battery electric trucks. Tesla's Semi truck is set to start production by 2025, with CEO Elon Musk remaining skeptical about hydrogen fuel cells.
August 12, 2024 | 11:54 am
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Tesla's Semi truck is set to start production by 2025. CEO Elon Musk remains skeptical about hydrogen fuel cells, favoring battery electric solutions.
Tesla's production timeline for the Semi truck and Musk's skepticism about hydrogen fuel cells are noteworthy but do not have an immediate impact on the stock price.
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Nikola CEO Steve Girsky highlighted the advantages of hydrogen fuel cell trucks over battery electric trucks, especially in challenging conditions. The company reported strong Q2 sales and production growth, despite recalling some battery electric trucks.
Nikola's focus on hydrogen fuel cell trucks and strong Q2 performance are positive indicators for the company's future. The recall of battery electric trucks is a concern but is being addressed.
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