Nikola founder and CEO Trevor Milton debuted the Nikola Two tractor Tuesday at a company event in Scottsdale, Arizona.Nikola Motor Company, developer of hydrogen-electric and all-electric Class 8 tractors, unveiled Tuesday night the Nikola Two, an updated version of its Nikola One tractor. A standard class 8 truck requires the driver to climb into the vehicle at the front of the cab, the Nikola One mid-cab entry design allows the driver to simply and safely walk straight into the cab to access the cockpit, much like an airplane. “The 2020s will be ...“We have a backlog that exceeds what we can produce for several years,” said Russell says, adding that partner-customers – like Anheuser-Busch – would be the first to get production units.Anheuser-Busch has ordered for more than 800 Nikola tractors.Nikola expects to begin deploying units for testing this year. The company debuted the Class 8 Two at its Nikola World event in Scottsdale, Arizona, where the company showcased its full suite of products, including the Nikola One and the European Nikola Tre, among other products, such as electrified jet skis and ATVs.Like its predecessor, for which more than 13,000 orders have been placed since its 2016 unveiling, the Nikola Two will be available with the company’s hydrogen-electric drivetrain, which converts hydrogen fuel to electric power. Being as light as comparable diesels allows Nikola owners to transport more goods on each load.Torque vectoring allows control of each wheel independently through drive-by-wire. Previously unpredictable costs become consistent and fixed over the life of the lease, regardless of fluctuating fuel prices. This enables the Nikola trucks to accelerate up to 2x faster than a stock diesel tractor.Better aerodynamics, using energy only when needed with no idling, regenerative braking, and highly efficient electric motors and fuel cells are a few factors that give Nikola the advantage when it comes to fuel economy.When pulling at max capacity, every kilogram counts. Nikola has hinted for weeks that the company has secured a large tractor order that will aid the company in building out its network of hydrogen stations, … A fuel cell-equipped Nikola Two, Milton says, will weigh around 15,000 to 18,000 pounds, depending on spec, which is comparable to diesel-fired unit.“Emissions are the enemy,” adds Nikola Motor Company President Mark Russell. Digital camera mirrors provide additional visibility and reduce blind spots. Owners will have the option to trade in for a new Nikola vehicle every 700k miles or 84 months, whichever comes first. Arizona Gov. The company is also building out a hydrogen fueling network, with a target of more than 50 stations to be operational by the end of next year. During turning cameras adjust automatically with trailer movement.Control most of the vehicle functions and driver controls with the central 17” touchscreen display.Hydrogen power enables our trucks to refuel quicker, go further, and weigh less, all with a zero emission sustainable solution that is friendly on our lungs and the environment.View driver profiles and locations, track miles, routes, energy consumption and much more. “They’re identical. The company has also reserved 40 Tesla Semis, which it ...A 360-degree turntable view of the new Nikola One, a Class 8 tractor that the company touts as having 1,000 hp and no tailpipe emissions. Nikola has always thought big, making an entrance into the transportation space with plans for an electric and natural gas-powered semi truck. Doug Ducey says Maricopa County, where Nikola expects to create upwards of 2,000 jobs by relocating its headquarters from Salt Lake City and establishing a manufacturing facility, has been the fastest growing county in the U.S. for the past two years.In addition to debuting the Two and the Tre models, Nikola debuted an autonomous-capable military all-terrain vehicle, the Nikola Reckless.The company also showcased two zero-emission off-road toys, including the first look at the Nikola Water Adventure Vehicle (WAV) concept personal watercraft and the updated NZT Off-Highway Vehicle.The country's largest beer maker plans to use the Nikola tractors in its long-haul operation. Each wheel torque is adjusted to be optimal during cornering, maneuvering, accelerating and braking resulting in better efficiency and stability.Nikola trucks come standard with advanced hardware capable of providing active safety and convenience features.With regenerative braking and air disk brakes, Nikola trucks begin braking within 10 milliseconds; hundreds of times faster than advanced air-only disc brakes.A standard class 8 truck requires the driver to climb into the vehicle at the front of the cab, the Nikola One mid-cab entry design allows the driver to simply and safely walk straight into the cab to access the cockpit, much like an airplane.With no diesel engine Nikola was able to move the driver forward and add a panoramic windshield for better overall visibility. The only difference is how the motors are actually propelled.”Milton says it was important that the company diversify from hydrogen-electric only in order to offer the best possible options to customers in weight sensitive applications.