Tesla Cybertruck Gets New Electric Rival: Meet Nikola’s Hydrogen Badger Pickup

’s Tesla and Rivian in targeting drivers who want high-performance work trucks that don’t spew tailpipe exhaust from gasoline and diesel fuel.

While Tesla’s Cybertruck and Rivian’s R1T are to provide over 300 miles of range from fully charged lithium-ion battery packs, Phoenix-based Nikola is targeting double that range, using a combination of bothand the hydrogen fuel cell system it developed for long-haul semis. The company claims that its blended electric powertrain will let Badger generate more than 906 horsepower and accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 2.9 seconds.

“The program will help drive down the cost of the fuel-cell components on our semi-truck while accelerating the hydrogen station rollout,” said Nikola President Mark Russell. “Giving customers the option to order a fuel-cell or battery electric version will ensure we drive the cost down for everyone across our lineup.”Tesla

The company says public demonstrations of the pickup are planned for around September at its annual Nikola World conference in Phoenix. Monday’s announcement didn’t include pricing or expected start of production. The company will also promote the vehicle in a reality series with Heavy D of Discovery’s “” reality TV show, highlighting the design and prototype testing process for Badger.

Tesla’s brand power gives it a leg up over competitors in the nascent electric pickup space, though its far from clear how well its

Lol, not even a BEV

Still Cybertruck team!

7 years ago I decided to made a cloudapp competitor. I called it ThunderApp (get it? it's also weather-related). That project didn't go far, but taught me a valuable lesson — naming your product after your competitor's product is the dumbest thing ever.

The only time this company makes it in the news is when it's compared to tesla, that tells you a lot.

Nikola has no rival !!!!!

Lots of room for EVERYBODY. Replace those ICE trucks!

Hydrogen is so stupid. Just charge your car with electricity.

Nik0la__Tesla

This truck is a truck design

crumpbb Loooks like a new Chevy 2500

Aaaah Nikola Tesla, i get it now

Lol, 'Nikola' 'Tesla' 😂

That ugle best jeep perfect strong but your truck cheap yuck best jeep duh duh duh

That doesn't look like geometric diarrhoea though...

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