Anheuser-Busch, America’s largest brewing company, has placed an order with Nikola Motor Co. that could amount to up to 800 of the company’s hydrogen-electric powered semi-trucks. The zero-emission trucks are expected to be integrated into Anheuser-Busch’s dedicated fleet beginning in 2020.
Nikola Motor Co. was launched in Salt Lake City but has recently announced its intention to move its headquarters and billion-dollar production facility to a suburb of Phoenix.
Anheuser-Busch said it plans to convert its entire long-haul dedicated fleet to renewable powered trucks by 2025.
“At Anheuser-Busch, we’re continuously searching for ways to improve sustainability across our entire value chain and drive our industry forward,” said Michel Doukeris, CEO of Anheuser-Busch. “The transport industry is one that is ripe for innovative solutions and Nikola is leading the way with hydrogen-electric, zero-emission capabilities. We are very excited by the possibilities our partnership with them can offer.”
“Hydrogen-electric technology is the future of logistics and we’re proud to be leading the way,” said Nikola CEO Trevor Milton. “Anheuser-Busch has a long history of investing in progressive, sustainable technology and we are excited to partner with them to bring the largest hydrogen network in the world to the USA.”