# Turbine-Powered Trucks The Nikola Zero Four-Wheeler Operates Using Electricity and Wind Power By M | Published 2016-05-10 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourwheeler References: [theverge](http://www.theverge.com/2016/5/10/11649332/nikola-motor-company-turbine-powered-electric-big-rig-truck-concept) & [nikolamotor](https://nikolamotor.com/) The Nikola Motor Company is currently working on a conceptual four-wheeler that is much more utilitarian and environmentally friendly with an engine that runs off of [electricity and wind power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Portable-Wind-Generator). The truck is designed to utilize high winds and transform the gust into electricity that can be used to power an integrated [heavy duty battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragonfly-energy). The unit can cover over 1,000-miles in distance off of one solo charge. Trucks use up a great deal of fossil fuels to operate and often travel at great distances hauling different types of commodities across the globe. The Nikola One model is a wind-powered vehicle that features a futuristic and minimalistic exterior coupled with a powerful 320-kWh battery pack inside that is powered by a [wind turbine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-turbine-generator). This allows the truck to collect air from the outside and transform it into fuel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Wind Power:** Developing wind turbine technology for vehicles to reduce fossil fuel consumption and emissions. - **Electric Trucks:** Creating long-distance electric trucks with high battery capacity to revolutionize the trucking industry and reduce carbon footprint. - **Off-grid Vehicles:** Designing off-grid vehicles that generate their own power through renewable energy sources such as wind and solar to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive:** Developing wind-powered and electric vehicles could revolutionize the automotive industry and reduce carbon emissions. - **Transportation:** Trucking companies could greatly benefit from the development of long-distance electric trucks, reducing both fuel consumption and operating costs. - **Renewable Energy:** The use of wind power in trucks presents opportunities for the renewable energy industry to expand and provide solutions for off-grid power needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Drone-Equipped Electric Off-Roaders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolfgang-la-thundertruck.md) - [Hydrogen-Electric Race Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaussin.md) - [All-Electric Medium-Duty Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediumduty-truck.md) - [High-Powered Electric Pick-Up Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f100-eluminator.md) - [Electric Commercial Fleet Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bollinger-b4.md) - [Fully Electric Semi Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kenworth-t680e.md) - [Electrically Powered Mining Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mining-haul-truck.md) - [Sustainable EV Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/change-wind-corporation.md) - [Micro Kei-Style Electric Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/telo-truck.md)