Autonomous Trucks
Nikola Corp. will test autonomous driving software from Plus on its battery- and fuel cell-electric trucks later this year and become the first zero-tailpipe-emission truck maker to make it standard in 2024. Plus requires drivers in the cab as it opens up more autonomous features through its PlusDrive system. The first factory-installed Nikola Tre BEVs and hydrogen electric vehicles incorporating PlusDrive will be available by the end of 2024. Nikola already offers electric steering paired with the ZF electronic braking system, two technology building blocks to autonomous operation. Nikola is establishing an Enhanced Driver Assistance Customer Council to collaborate with fleets and Plus on PlusDrive refinements.