TECH - Remember Nikola's Answer To Tesla's Cybertruck? The Infamous Badger EV Pickup Is Making A Most Unexpected Comeback | Benzinga
In a surprising turn of events, Nikola Corp‘s (NASDAQ:NKLA) Badger electric pickup, once a symbol of its tumultuous past, is set for a comeback. The resurrection is being spearheaded by a figure with close ties to the company’s controversial former CEO, Trevor Milton.
What Happened: As reported by Electrek, the Badger electric pickup, which played a role in the dramatic rise and fall of Nikola Motors, is making a surprising return. The revival is being orchestrated by David Sparks, also known as Heavy D Sparks, a YouTuber and co-star of the show Diesel Brothers.
Sparks has announced the acquisition of the Badger’s vehicle program and intellectual property, along with the electric UTV and Waverunner from Nikola Motors. This move is set to bring the vehicles back to the market. Sparks, who was previously hired by Milton to promote the Badger, has a controversial stance on the matter. He defended Milton in his video and questioned the fraud case against him.
Sparks claims that he and his partner have been working with Nikola for three years to acquire the Badger program. The duo finally closed the deal, which Sparks says is worth “tens of millions,” with Nikola as a “minority partner” in their new ...