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To: BBell

Made in Utah.

https://nikolamotor.com/two#motor-specs-bottom

But the hydrogen thing will kill it. I’m sure AB has a clause about that.

Nikola has privately funded a small network covering only 2,000 miles with 16 stations.

https://nikolamotor.com/stations

And who wants to see a wreck with 1,000 pounds of H2 involved? Didn’t the Hindenburg have one of those?


15 posted on 05/04/2018 2:48:26 PM PDT by Mariner (War Criminal #18)
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To: Mariner

Probably make more sense to run off LP gas with on board steam reformer.

If I recall correctly H2 fuel cells are about 50% efficient, Diesel can be about 40% with traffic and transfer losses is probably about 30% for a commercial truck on the highway, significantly lower on surface roads.

If the reformer were small and light enough, you might just come within spitting distance of being cost effective.

Trying to cram hydrogen into tanks, I don’t think it would ever be cost effective.


26 posted on 05/04/2018 3:20:58 PM PDT by dangerdoc
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