Big name of famous scientist Nikola Tesla was the inspiration for the naming of two electric car manufacturers from the United States namely Nikola Motor Company and also Tesla. Well, although both take the name of one scientist, in fact the two are not well connected, even now is in a row.
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The problem itself is the result of the arrival of Tesla Semi, an electric powered truck introduced by Tesla at the end of 2017 ago. At that time, Tesla Semi is quite horrendous to the automotive industry, especially the consumers who need a truck that is environmentally friendly, powerful, but also modern and also economical. Therefore, it is not surprising that some big companies like Pepsi, Walmart, and DHL. Well, but it turns out there is a problem related to the design of Tesla Semi which is considered by the Nikola Motor to imitate the design of their product which was previously introduced the Nikola One.
In fact, there is little resemblance between the two. This similarity can be translated variably, either as a style of modern truck design of the future or indeed imitate Nikola One. Well, Nikola Motor itself has now taken legal steps related to this problem, after previously the manufacturer from Utah sent a letter of objection to Tesla on the design of Tesla Semi. Then, what part of the problem by Nikola Motor? The answer is part wraparound windshield, aerodynamic fuselage, front fender and also mid-entry door.
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Quoting from MarketWatch, Nikola's side also asked Tesla to postpone public presentation of this Tesla Semi, but Tesla did not seem to ignore the request of Nikola Motor and the electric truck devoted on November 16, 2017 ago. With Tesla indifferent, it certainly makes Nikola Motor inflamed, and demanded compensation of 2 Billion US Dollar. But Tesla's spokesman said that the demands from Nikola Motor did not have any benefits. Tesla Semi itself has so far posted pre-orders of 1,500 units, and the schedule of electric trucks will begin shipping to consumers in 2020.
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Though Tesla is as concerned about this demand, but of course this problem could just tackle the factory led by Elon Musk this. If you think, it is really similar and worthy of prosecution or even blunders for Nikola Motor? Maybe later in the future all Trucks will be modeled like that, maybe. Let's say what you think.