via IBN – Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen”
or the “Company”), an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today
announces it has partnered with National Auto Fleet Group (“NAFG”)
to sell its all-electric, Class 4 Bollinger B4 commercial trucks to
government agencies through NAFG’s Sourcewell-awarded contract
#032824-NAF.
“Bollinger Motors is excited to work with National Auto Fleet
Group to bring the Bollinger B4 to one of our most important
customer groups, government entities at all levels,” said Jim
Connelly, chief revenue officer of Bollinger Motors. “Government
agencies and municipalities are often early adopters for
electrification and electric vehicle fleets. We look forward to
partnering with NAFG, and their history of bringing innovative
products and solutions to this important segment.”
The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab is an all-new, all-electric Class 4
commercial truck designed from the ground up with extensive fleet
and upfitter input. The vehicle has a range of 185 miles and a
payload of 7,394 pounds. Bollinger’s unique chassis design protects
the 158-kilowatt-hour battery pack and components to offer
unparalleled capability, performance and safety in the commercial
market. The Bollinger B4 is an excellent fit for commercial and
government/municipal fleets looking for a world-class truck,
capable of performing a variety of job functions.
“At National Auto Fleet Group, we take pride in helping
municipalities find and manage their fleet vehicles,” said Ben
Rodriguez, HD Manager of National Auto Fleet Group. “The Bollinger
B4 is an excellent addition to our vehicle portfolio and will help
fill a key product need for multiple government organizations
developing electrification strategies.”
Sourcewell is a self-sustaining government organization, with
more than 40 years of dedicated service helping government,
education, and nonprofit agencies operate more efficiently through
a variety of solutions. NAFG is a vehicle vendor catering to
government agencies and municipalities across the country. The
agreement with NAFG provides Bollinger Motors a conduit to winning
more government contracts.
Bollinger Motors has passed numerous milestones in the past
several months, including:
- Its production launch on Sept. 16
- Regulatory achievements including FMVSS compliance, receiving
the Certificate of Conformity from the Environmental Protection
Agency, and CARB certification
- A 145 vehicle agreement with Momentum Group
- A 70 vehicle agreement with Doering Fleet Management
- A 50 vehicle agreement with EnviroCharge
- The addition of Anderson Motors, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck
Center, Nacarato Truck Centers, Nuss Truck & Equipment, and
LaFontaine Automotive Group as dealers and service centers
- Working with Our Next Energy in Novi, Michigan, to supply
battery packs
- Providing a full warranty coverage of the B4 chassis cab;
and,
- Announcing Syncron as its warranty administration partner and
Amerit Fleet Solutions as its mobile service provider.
About Bollinger Motors
Founded in 2015 by Robert Bollinger, Bollinger Motors, Inc. is a
U.S.-based company headquartered in Oak Park, Michigan. Bollinger
Motors produces Class 4 all-electric commercial chassis cab trucks.
In September of 2022, Bollinger Motors became a majority-owned
company of Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN).
Learn more at www.BollingerMotors.com.
About Mullen
Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) is a Southern California-based
automotive company building the next generation of commercial
electric vehicles (“EVs”) with two United States-based vehicle
plants located in Tunica, Mississippi, (120,000 square feet) and
Mishawaka, Indiana (650,000 square feet). In August 2023, Mullen
began commercial vehicle production in Tunica. In September 2023,
Mullen received IRS approval for federal EV tax credits on its
commercial vehicles with a Qualified Manufacturer designation that
offers eligible customers up to $7,500 per vehicle. As of January
2024, both the Mullen ONE, a Class 1 EV cargo van, and Mullen
THREE, a Class 3 EV cab chassis truck, are California Air Resource
Board (“CARB”) and EPA certified and available for sale in the U.S.
Recently, CARB issued HVIP approval on the Mullen THREE, Class 3 EV
truck, providing up to $45,000 cash voucher at time of vehicle
purchase. The Company has also recently expanded its commercial
dealer network to seven dealers with the addition of Papé Kenworth.
Other previously announced dealers include Pritchard EV, National
Auto Fleet Group, Ziegler Truck Group, Range Truck Group, Eco Auto,
and Randy Marion Auto Group, providing sales and service coverage
in key Midwest, West Coast, Pacific Northwest, New England and
Mid-Atlantic markets. The Company has also announced Foreign Trade
Zone (“FTZ”) status approval for its Tunica, Mississippi,
commercial vehicle manufacturing center. FTZ approval provides a
number of benefits, including deferment of duties owed and
elimination of duties on exported vehicles.
To learn more about the Company, visit www.MullenUSA.com.
Mullen Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release that are not historical
facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section
27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Any
statements contained in this press release that are not statements
of historical fact may be deemed forward-looking statements. Words
such as "continue," "will," "may," "could," "should," "expect,"
"expected," "plans," "intend," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate,"
"predict," "potential" and similar expressions are intended to
identify such forward-looking statements. All forward-looking
statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements, many of which are
generally outside the control of Mullen and Bollinger Motors and
are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties
include whether the partnership with NAFG will result in sales of
the Bollinger B4 to government agencies; if the Bollinger B4 will
prove successful; how long state and federal electric vehicle
incentive programs will continue to apply; the ability of Bollinger
Motors’ B4 Class trucks to qualify for such incentive programs; and
the impact of incentive programs on the resultant price of the
Bollinger B4 Class trucks.
Additional examples of such risks and uncertainties include but
are not limited to: (i) Mullen and Bollinger Motors' ability (or
inability) to obtain additional financing in sufficient amounts or
on acceptable terms when needed; (ii) Mullen and Bollinger Motors'
ability to maintain existing, and secure additional, contracts with
manufacturers, parts and other service providers relating to its
business; (iii) Mullen and Bollinger Motors' ability to
successfully expand in existing markets and enter new markets; (iv)
Mullen and Bollinger Motors' ability to successfully manage and
integrate any acquisitions of businesses, solutions or
technologies; (v) unanticipated operating costs, transaction costs
and actual or contingent liabilities; (vi) the ability to attract
and retain qualified employees and key personnel; (vii) adverse
effects of increased competition on Mullen and Bollinger Motors'
business; (viii) changes in government licensing and regulation
that may adversely affect Mullen and Bollinger Motors' business;
(ix) the risk that changes in consumer behavior could adversely
affect Mullen and Bollinger Motors' business; (x) Mullen and
Bollinger Motors' ability to protect its intellectual property;
(xi) the vehicles developed will perform as expected and (xii)
local, industry and general business and economic conditions.
Additional factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking
statements can be found in the most recent annual report on Form
10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and current reports on Form
8-K filed by Mullen Automotive, Inc., of which Bollinger Motors is
a partially owned subsidiary, with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Mullen and Bollinger Motors anticipate that subsequent
events and developments may cause the Company’s plans, intentions
and expectations to change. Mullen and Bollinger Motors assume no
obligation, and specifically disclaim any intention or obligation,
to update any forward-looking statements, whether because of new
information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly
required by law. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the
date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing
Mullen and Bollinger Motors' plans and expectations as of any
subsequent date.
Bollinger Media Contact: Mike DeVilling(248)
875-4207, mdevilling@westshorepr.com
Contact:Mullen Automotive, Inc.+1 (714)
613-1900www.MullenUSA.com
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