Walmart Canada has added a hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric semi-truck from Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ:NKLA) to its fleet, making it the first major retailer in the country to do so, the EV truck maker said on Thursday.
What Happened: The new truck will be deployed in Ontario for longer-haul trips, the company said.
"This is a first for a retailer in Canada and is an example of how we will continue to push forward, embrace new technology and spark change within the industry," Walmart Canada CEO Gonzalo Gebara said about the latest addition to its fleet.
Competition From Tesla: EV giant Tesla launched its semi-truck in 2017 and delivered a few to PepsiCo Inc. in December 2022. A ...