Nikola Receives 2,500 Electric Waste Truck Orders From Republic Services
Order includes 2,500 electrified chassis, with the option to increase the order up to 5,000 unitsLargest single order in the waste industry and signals Republic Services' commitment to zero-emission vehiclesOn-road testing likely to begin in early 2022, with full production shortly afterThe truck chassis and body will be provided directly to Republic Services from the Nikola factoryThe electric platform is expected to offer up to 150 miles and 1,200 cans on a single chargeZero-emission trucks expected to outperform diesel or natural gas options in horsepower and torqueWill result in a much quieter and emission-free refuse collection experience
PHOENIX, Aug. 10, 2020 -- Nikola Motor announces a minimum order of 2,500 electrified refuse trucks from Republic Services, expandable up to 5,00...