Trevor Milton

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Trevor Milton born?April 6, 1982
2. What is the founded?Nikola Corporation
3. What is the former executive role?Executive Chairman and CEO of Nikola Corporation
4. Who is Trevor Milton?Trevor Milton is a businessman who started a company called Nikola that aimed to make electric and hydrogen trucks.
5. What was Nikola's goal?Nikola wanted to create electric and hydrogen fuel‑cell trucks for heavy‑duty transport, and it also planned a pickup truck called Badger and a hydrogen fueling network.

Securities Fraud: The act of intentionally deceiving investors through misrepresentation or omission of material facts concerning securities.
Wire Fraud: A federal crime involving the use of interstate wire communications to carry out a fraudulent scheme.
Presidential Pardon: An executive grant of a release from punishment for a crime, issued by the President of the United States.
SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission): A U.S. government agency responsible for regulating the securities industry and protecting investors.