Nikola secures Sourcewell purchasing contract for new customers

Aug 19, 2024

Updated Aug 21, 2024

Nikola confirms it has secured a Sourcewell cooperative contract that's designed to aid any public agency during the purchasing process of the company's zero-emission Class 8 semis.

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Nikola Corporation (NKLA) has announced it has secured a Sourcewell cooperative contract which aims to simplify the purchasing process for the OEM's zero-emission Class 8 semis for public agencies.

For reference, Sourcewell is a self-funded government organization founded in 1978 whose aim is to facilitate a cooperative purchasing program that "harnesses the collective purchasing power of more than 50,000 participating agencies."

Sourcewell streamlines the purchasing process for these agencies with pre-negotiated, competitive contracts. This allows for "government, educational, and non-profit organizations to secure cost-effective and efficient purchasing solutions." In short, customers will save time and money towards the purchase of Nikola's semi lineup.

This new partnership between Nikola, via its HYLA energy brand, and Sourcewell, grants any public agency more direct access to the manufacturer's Class 8s without having to navigate the sometimes complicated purchasing process thanks to "ready-to-use, Sourcewell-vetted contracts."

Public agencies can click here to access Nikola's awarded contract number in order to begin the purchasing process and to connect with a certified Nikola dealer.

This contract applies to both of Nikola's advanced Class 8 semi zero-emission powertrains: battery-electric (Tre BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell (Tre FCEV).

Last May, Nikola unveiled the Tre BEV 2.0 at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas. A number of improvements were made, such as improved range and various software updates.

Nikola says the BEV 2.0 has been made "future proof" thanks to introducing significant software commonality with both the battery and operating systems found on its hydrogen fuel cell counterpart, allowing customers to get software updates over-the-air.

The company and Tom's Truck Station recently opened a new hydrogen modular refueling station in Santa Fe Springs, California. Nikola has a goal of having 14 refueling stations up and running by the end of this year.

Jay Traugott has covered the automotive and transportation sector for over a decade and now serves as Senior Editor for Clean Trucking. He holds a drifting license and has driven on some of the world's best race tracks, including the Nurburgring and Spa. He lives near Boulder, Colorado, and spends his free time snowboarding, climbing, and hiking. He can be reached at [email protected].

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