Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, is adding to its EV dealership network. According to the company, premier full-service dealer Papé Kenworth has become Mullen’s seventh franchise dealer partner. Based in Eugene, Oregon, Papé Kenworth, which is part of the Papé Group, has more than 30 locations and is the West’s premiere, full-service Kenworth truck dealer. The dealership is partnering with Mullen to provides zero-emissions trucks for a wide range of applications as it supports customers that are adapting to comply with evolving regulations.
“Papé Kenworth is a hallmark dealer and distributor with unmatched and deep experience in supporting the nation’s fleet to meet its equipment and logistics needs,” said Mullen Automotive CEO and chair David Michery in the press release. “Their extensive reach and expertise in the commercial vehicle industry will play a crucial role in introducing Mullen’s commercial EVs to a broader market.”
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About Mullen Automotive Inc.
Mullen Automotive is a Southern California-based automotive company building the next generation of commercial electric vehicles (“EVs”) at its two United-States-based vehicle plants, one located in Tunica, Mississippi (120,000 square feet), and one located in 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 United States. Recently, CARB issued Hybrid and Zero-Emissions Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (“HVIP”) approval on the Mullen Three, Class 3 EV truck, providing up to a $45,000 cash voucher at time of vehicle purchase. The company has also recently expanded its commercial dealer network with the addition of Pritchard EV, National Auto Fleet Group, Ziegler Truck Group and Range Truck Group providing sales and service coverage in key Midwest, West Coast, Pacific Northwest markets. The company also recently 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.
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