MotorTrend’s Ed Loh & Jonny Lieberman chat with Nikola’s Chief Engineer & Head of Vehicle Platforms – Christian Appel! The guys explore Nikola’s ground-breaking Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Semi Truck, and the future of Hydrogen powered long haul trucking! Get the full story HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/49xC4w6
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3:46 – So, what is a Hydrogen Fuel Cell?
8:45 – Drivetrain architecture.
12:49 – 70 Kilograms of Hydrogen. MPK (Miles Per Kilogram).
15:12 – What’s the range?
15:47 – How does Hydrogen power the truck?
17:52 – EV Mode.
19:30 – “Backpack style” hydrogen tank design.
23:04 – European perspective on the truck.
26:30 – Thoughts on Tesla Semi & Decarbonizing the trucking industry.
27:55 – New designs & new innovations.
31:24 – Refueling?
37:36 – Working on infrastructure with Volterra.
39:05 – Decarbonizing – Who’s making the hydrogen?
43:25 – Feedback from drivers.
46:18 – Cab environment & suspension.
49:10 – Feedback from fleet owners.
52:42 – Comparing fuel prices.
54:42 – Full battery electric version.
57:32 – Solid State Batteries.
01:00:31 – Cooling system.
01:03:41 – Road to autonomy.
01:07:05 – Product line & Origin Story.
01:10:29 – Where are they built?
01:15:04 – Nikola’s customers.
01:17:48 – Christian’s background.
01:23:03 – Chinese market.
01:25:08 – “This is really a unique time in history.”
01:28:06 – The Software Defined Revolution.
01:34:58 – Christian’s personal fleet.
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