Iveco absorbs Nikola’s European operation

Iveco has taken over the production and marketing of the battery and fuel cell heavy-duty trucks it previously produced for the Nikola Iveco Europe joint venture. After displaying a Nikola-badged vehicle at the Commercial Vehicle Show in April, Iveco took full control of the jV in June, and will now market the battery-electric and fuel-cell trucks under its own name. The Iveco HD BEV and FCEV feature an electric axle produced by FPT Industrial, Iveco’s powertrain specialist sister brand. Batteries are supplied by Proterra, and fuelcell technology and key components by Bosch. The vehicles are based on the Iveco S-Way truck platform, which has been redesigned to support fuel-cell and battery technology.

The Iveco HD BEV has a range of up to 500 km. It features a total battery capacity of 738 kWh, with charging power up to 350 kW, which enables hub-to-hub delivery missions, a wide range of regional applications, and even extended mileage journeys if charging can be accessed during mandated driver stops. It will enter the European market in 4x2