Hydrogen hopes shudder amid spate of bankruptcies

Nikola trucks on a road — Truckmaker Nikola sold more than 200 fuel cell vehicles in 2024, but the company is one of three hydrogen-related trucking startups to declare bankruptcy in the past six months. (NIKOLA)

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March 06, 2025 02:51 PM

Hydrogen trucking startups have faltered, leaving legacy manufacturers to determine whether the energy source has a long-term future in hauling cargo.

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