Nikola Corporation - NKLA STOCK NEWS

Nikola Corporation (NKLA) has announced an agreement with Heniff Transportation Systems to acquire 10 Nikola Tre BEV trucks, with deliveries set for the first half of 2022. The deal is part of a fleet-as-a-service model facilitated by Thompson Truck Centers, which will also provide sales, service, and maintenance. Following successful deployment, there is potential for the acquisition of an additional 90 trucks. This partnership aims to enhance electrification in Heniff's fleet while contributing to zero-emissions standards in transportation.

Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA) has reached a resolution with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, agreeing to pay $125 million over two years in five installments. The initial payment is due by the end of 2021. Nikola previously set aside this amount in Q3 earnings. The company emphasizes the closure of all governmental investigations and plans to focus on delivering trucks, expanding manufacturing, and developing hydrogen infrastructure. Nikola neither admits nor denies the SEC's findings and is seeking reimbursement from its founder for related costs.

Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA) has delivered its first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) pilot trucks to Total Transportation Services Inc. (TTSI), a significant milestone for zero-emission transportation at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The delivery aligns with TTSI's sustainability goals, aiming for 100 zero-emission trucks starting with a four-truck pilot. The Nikola Tre BEV is designed for local deliveries up to 350 miles, while the FCEV variant targets 500 miles. This partnership demonstrates substantial progress in reducing emissions from port operations.

Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA) reported third-quarter 2021 financial results, with a net loss of $267.6 million, significantly higher than $79.7 million in Q3 2020. Despite losses, the company advanced on several fronts, including the validation of the Nikola Tre BEV and the construction of its German manufacturing facility. Nikola plans to deliver 25 trucks by December 2021 and is expanding its production capacity to 2,400 trucks annually. The company is engaged in discussions for a potential $125 million SEC settlement and signed agreements for hydrogen infrastructure development.

Nikola Corporation (NKLA) announced a collaboration with PGT Trucking to advance electric heavy-duty transport via a Letter of Intent to lease 100 Nikola Tre FCEVs. The lease follows a successful demonstration program and includes maintenance and hydrogen fueling solutions. Deliveries are expected to initiate in 2023 from Nikola's Coolidge, Arizona facility. This partnership aims to enhance driver experience, lower carbon emissions, and improve operational efficiency for PGT, aligning with their sustainability goals.

Nikola Corporation (NKLA) and TC Energy (TRP) have announced a collaboration to co-develop large-scale hydrogen production facilities in the U.S. and Canada. This partnership aims to produce over 150 tonnes of hydrogen daily near major trucking corridors, supporting the fuel needs for Nikola's Class 8 FCEVs. The collaboration also focuses on reducing the carbon intensity of hydrogen through renewable energy and carbon capture technologies. The two companies intend to leverage existing infrastructure to enhance hydrogen distribution, facilitating the adoption of zero-emission vehicles.

Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA) will release its third-quarter financial results for the period ended September 30, 2021, on November 4, 2021. A conference call and webcast will be held at 9:30 a.m. ET (6:30 a.m. PT) on the same day for a discussion of the results. The event will provide insights into Nikola's business performance and future outlook. An archived version of the webcast will be available on the company's Investor Relations webpage.

Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) has announced a Memorandum of Understanding with OPAL Fuels LLC to develop hydrogen fueling stations across North America. This partnership aims to co-develop and co-market infrastructure to support the adoption of zero-emission fuel-cell electric vehicles (FCEV). OPAL Fuels will leverage its expertise in renewable natural gas to enhance hydrogen production's sustainability. Initial efforts will focus on serving large private fleets with dedicated fueling infrastructures, alongside public access stations. The collaboration also includes a proposed bundled lease offering for FCEVs and fuel supply services.

Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) has entered into a second $300 million common stock equity line purchase agreement with Tumim Stone Capital. This allows Nikola to potentially issue up to $600 million in common stock. CEO Mark Russell stated this agreement will enhance liquidity to approximately $800 million by the end of 2021, enabling the company to fund operational milestones, including the delivery of battery-electric trucks. Since June 11, 2021, approximately $47 million of common stock has been issued to Tumim under the initial agreement.