Nikola CEO confident of closing deal with energy partner, talks with GM continue

Reuters

Published Sep 30, 2020 16:31

DETROIT (Reuters) - Nikola Corp (O:NKLA) Chief Executive Mark Russell said on Wednesday he remains confident the electric and hydrogen fuel cell vehicle startup will close a deal with an energy partner, and talks to finalize an alliance with General Motors Co continue. (N:GM)

There had been reports Nikola's talks with energy firms including BP PLC (L:BP) had stalled but Russell told Reuters he is confident Nikola will still announce by year end a collaboration with an energy firm to build hydrogen-refueling stations.