Nikola's Electric Semitrucks Suspected to be Victims of Foul Play in Phoenix.
Multiple Nikola electric semitrucks caught on fire in Phoenix, and the company suspects foul play. Nikola Motors has been struggling to find its footing and recently cut 270 jobs as it tries to rein in costs. The company has confirmed producing only 63 trucks this year and having paused production. The Phoenix fire department is investigating the cause of the fire, and Nikola has released a statement pointing to possible foul play.