Comment Log Display

April 27, 2023

Nikola appreciates the opportunity to provide comments in support
of the adoption of the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation as proposed
and applauds CARB for setting ambitious goals to reduce emissions
from heavy-duty vehicles.  

The adoption of the ACF regulation is critical for "moving the
needle" to decarbonize goods movement throughout California by
transitioning to zero-emission technologies that are available
today. By approving this regulation, CARB will expect to 1) further
its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
criteria pollutants from the heavy-duty transportation sector, 2)
improve air quality - especially in communities located along major
freight corridors which have historically been disproportionately
negatively impacted by heavy-duty trucking, and 3) realize a just
transition that creates economic opportunity, including clean,
equitable, high-quality jobs for CA residents. 

As a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and
infrastructure, Nikola is addressing "the chicken and the egg"
challenge as we pave the way towards a zero-emissions trucking
future. Nikola   stands ready to support fleets in California, with
our two Class 8 trucks that are each eligible for HVIP incentives.
The Nikola Tre battery-electric truck, which began production in
March 2022 and is currently in the market today and the Tre
hydrogen fuel cell electric truck which is expected to begin
production in Quarter 4 of this year, with orders currently in
process.  

To support its and other OEM's zero emission trucks, Nikola is in
the process of permitting and constructing a network of permanent
heavy-duty hydrogen refueling stations in California, including 4
locations which have been publicly announced.  

Until the permanent stations are operable, Nikola is bringing
mobile fueling solutions to support  zero-emission trucks, with our
mobile E-Skid and Mobile Charging Trailer options to support
battery-electric trucks.  Additionally, under Hyla, Nikola's
recently announced energy brand,   the company has introduced
hydrogen mobile fuelers which provide flexible pre-station fueling
options to help meet fleets' demand offering early access to
dispensing hydrogen in advance of permanent infrastructure.  

Nikola's mobile hydrogen refueling offerings can be placed behind
the fence with larger fleets or in a public location to serve the
needs of many fleets. The availability of these mobile, temporary
infrastructure solutions enables fleets' accessibility to fueling
solutions now to meet the infrastructure demands.  

Thank you for your hard work and leadership on this important and
historic regulation.  We appreciate  your consideration and
respectfully urge adoption of the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation.
 

Alana Langdon
Head of Government Affairs and Global Policy
Nikola Corporation