Nikola Founder Exaggerated the Capability of His Debut Truck

The transcript discusses the controversy surrounding Nikola's debut of its prototype truck, the Nikola One, which was claimed to be operational but was allegedly inoperable. Trevor Milton, Nikola's founder, defended the prototype's presentation, citing safety reasons for missing components. The company plans to develop a battery electric semi-truck and a hydrogen fuel cell semi-truck, with a focus on building a hydrogen fueling network across the U.S. to support these vehicles.

What was the main issue with the Nikola One prototype revealed in 2016?

• It was not environmentally friendly.

• It was an inoperable prototype with missing components.

• It was too heavy to be practical.

• It was too expensive to produce.

How did Trevor Milton justify the missing components in the Nikola One prototype?

• They were too expensive to include.

• They were not needed for the demonstration.

• They were stolen before the event.

• They were removed for safety reasons.

What is one of Nikola's immediate goals for their vehicle production?

• To build a battery electric semi-truck in Germany.

• To create a flying car prototype.

• To develop a solar-powered car.

• To build a hydrogen fuel cell semi-truck in Arizona.

What is Nikola's long-term plan for supporting their hydrogen fuel cell trucks?

• To partner with gas stations for hydrogen supply.

• To develop a network of hydrogen fueling stations.

• To use solar panels for hydrogen production.

• To import hydrogen from overseas.

By when does Nikola expect to generate significant revenue from their products?

• By 2021

• By 2022

• By 2024

• By 2023