Nikola Motor Claims Historic Battery Technology Breakthrough

Photo caption:  Nikola Motor Co. claims to have developed a landmark breakthrough in battery technology. (Photo: Nikola Motor)

Nikola Motor Co. said Tuesday that it achieved a landmark breakthrough in battery technology that could double the range of electric vehicles without adding any weight.

“We have the Holy Grail of batteries. You are talking about making electric vehicles at an affordable price point,” said Trevor Milton, founder and chief executive of the Phoenix, Ariz., startup. Nikola is developing hydrogen fuel cell and battery-electric heavy-duty trucks.

The breakthrough has not been confirmed by an independent third party. […]

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