Trucking news and briefs for Wednesday, May 3, 2023:
Nikola and Voltera are partnering to build out up to 50 HYLA hydrogen fueling stations over the next five years.
Through this strategic partnership agreement, Nikola and Voltera plan to develop up to 50 HYLA stations throughout North America over the next five years. The partnership underpins Nikola’s prior announced plans to develop 60 stations by 2026.
Through this partnership, Nikola and Voltera will create the largest North American open-network of commercial hydrogen refueling stations, the companies said, providing fuel to vehicles from various manufacturers to accelerate the adoption of zero-emission vehicles.
Voltera will site, build, own, and operate the strategically located, fit-for-purpose hydrogen refueling stations, and Nikola will supply the hydrogen fuel and provide technical expertise. This partnership will accelerate the deployment of the several billion dollars Voltera plans to invest into EV charging and hydrogen fueling facilities. Together, Nikola and Voltera will develop a reliable and optimal refueling experience.
“Our partnership with Voltera will bring substantial capital and expertise to support Nikola’s plans to build refueling infrastructure to support its customers,” said Carey Mendes, President, Nikola Energy. “Voltera’s expertise in building out zero-emission energy infrastructure will be a key enabler for Nikola’s first-to-market hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks and fueling infrastructure. Nikola and Voltera have a shared commitment to the rapid deployment of infrastructure which is key to enabling the transition to a zero-emission economy.”
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