Bollinger B4 Class 4 Electric Trucks Provide Electrification Solution Through NAFG Sourcewell Contract Agreement
OAK PARK, Mich., Nov. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bollinger Motors, Inc., a commercial electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announced 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 lbs. Bollinger’s unique chassis design protects the 158-kwh 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, Mich. Bollinger Motors is developing all-electric commercial chassis cab trucks, Classes 4-6. In September of 2022, Bollinger Motors became a majority owned company of Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN). Learn more at www.BollingerMotors.com and www.MullenUSA.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENT
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 Bollinger Motors and are difficult to predict. Examples of such risks and uncertainties include: (a) Bollinger Motors’ continued partnership with NAFG and NAFG’s ability to sell Bollinger Motors vehicles; (b) Bollinger Motors’ ability to finalize a sales agreement with Momentum Group, Doering Fleet Management, and EnviroCharge and deliver purchased vehicles on schedule; (c) Bollinger Motors’ continued partnership with Nacarato Truck Centers, TEC Equipment, Affinity Truck Center, Nuss Truck & Equipment, and LaFontaine Automotive Group; (d) Bollinger Motors’ continued partnership with Our Next Energy as a battery supplier; (e) Bollinger Motors’ continued relationship with Syncron as its warranty administration provider; and (f) Bollinger Motors’ continued relationship with Amerit Fleet Solutions as its mobile service provider.
Additional examples of such risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to: (i) Bollinger Motors’ ability (or inability) to obtain additional financing in sufficient amounts or on acceptable terms when needed; (ii) Bollinger Motors’ ability to maintain existing, and secure additional, contracts with manufacturers, parts and other service providers relating to its business; (iii) Bollinger Motors’ ability to successfully expand in existing markets and enter new markets; (iv) 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 Bollinger Motors’ business; (viii) changes in government licensing and regulation that may adversely affect Bollinger Motors’ business; (ix) the risk that changes in consumer behavior could adversely affect Bollinger Motors’ business; (x) 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. Bollinger Motors anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause its plans, intentions, and expectations to change. Bollinger Motors assumes no obligation, and it specifically disclaims 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 Bollinger Motors’ plans and expectations as of any subsequent date.
SOURCE Bollinger Motors
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