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At IAA Transportation 2022 in Germany today, Nikola Corporation<\/a> and joint venture partner IVECO Group have announced the opening of sales for a version of the Nikola Tre BEV truck designed specifically for Europe. <\/p>\n

Nikola Corporation ($NKLA)<\/a> is an American manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) that continues to accelerate development of all-electric commercial trucks to widen the gap between its future and its turbulent past in the rear view.<\/p>\n

This past March, Nikola began US production of its all-electric Tre truck in Coolidge, Arizona, followed by first deliveries in April. The automaker only\u00a0reported 11 Tre deliveries for Q1<\/a>\u00a0of 2022, but ramped up to 48 more in Q2, besting Wall Street\u2019s expectations.<\/p>\n

While the company continues to grow on its home turf<\/a>, it has been developing BEV trucks for Europe as well, by virtue of a joint venture announced with fellow commercial vehicle brand IVECO that began years ago.<\/p>\n

Initially, the companies announced plans for a manufacturing facility in Ulm, Germany, to build the Nikola branded trucks for Europe. Hours later, the joint venture announced a memorandum of understanding with the Port Authority of Hamburg to provide 25 Tre BEVs in 2022<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Ulm facility is now up and running, and Nikola Corporation has begun taking orders from customers in Europe for their own unique version of the Tre BEV truck.<\/p>\n

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Nikola Corp. president Michael Lohscheller speaking at the European Launch of the Tre BEV \/ Source: Nikola Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nikola launches unique Tre BEV in Europe with 330-mile range<\/h2>\n

Nikola shared details of the Tre launch in Europe on behalf of itself and IVECO Group in a press release<\/a> coinciding with its launch event overseas at IAA Transportation in Hanover, Germany. <\/p>\n

According to the companies, the 4\u00d72 Artic version of the Nikola Tre was specifically designed for markets in Europe and provides some of the best-in-class range at 530 km (330 miles). <\/p>\n

When comparing specs to Nikola\u2019s 6\u00d72 version of the Tre truck in the US,<\/a> the Artic version for Europe is about 28 inches shorter, leaving slightly less room for batteries that add up to 738 kWh (vs. 753 kWh on 6\u00d72 Tre).<\/p>\n

Still, Nikola states the European version of the Tre BEV can charge 10-80% in 100 minutes (at 350 kW), and provide 480 kW (645 HP) of continuous power from its FPT Industrial e-Axle. Much like its US counterpart, the Nikola Tre designed for Europe offers a driver-centric cab full of proprietary technology. Nikola Corp. president Michael Lohscheller spoke at the event today:<\/p>\n

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The Nikola zero-emission Tre BEV and Tre FCEVs are true game changers in commercial trucking. Specifically developed as electric vehicles, they deliver performance and a driving experience that can compete with their diesel-powered peers in the toughest heavy-duty missions. They offer operationally and financially viable zero-emission solutions for regional applications and long-distance hauling that will give customers a real competitive advantage.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The Europe version of Tre BEV is on display at the Nikola and IVECO stage at IAA Transportation this week, but visitors can also experience ride-alongs in the outdoor test drive area. The trucks are being built at the aforementioned Ulm factory and will soon be joined by a hydrogen fuel cell version as well. <\/p>\n

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