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Mullen Automotive scores $150 million in new capital, will put Bollinger B4 into production – Charged EVs

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We’ve been fans of Bollinger Motors since we interviewed founder Robert Bollinger back in 2018. The company expanded its commercial dealer network with the addition of Pritchard EV and National Auto Fleet Group. Bollinger’s 2022 acquisition by Mullen Automotive was an important rite of passage.

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Mullen’s electric trucks earn CARB certification, qualifying for over $45k in customer savings

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Seven months after kicking off production of its Class 3 electric trucks in Mississippi, EV startup Mullen Automotive has secured fruitful environmental compliance and approvals from CARB and the EPA. starting at a suggested MSRP of $68,500. We shall see. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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Mullen secures $150 million financing deal, production Bollinger is a go

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With a fresh $150 million on hand, the company says its capital needs over the next 13 months are met – which includes the funds needed to put the Bollinger Motors B4 into regular production. The Bollinger B4 is a cabover-style chassis cab with a 15,500 lb.

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UPS updates 125 Workhorse E-GEN series hybrid electric step vans with smaller genset engine for better fuel economy

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The trucks will be deployed in Alabama, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Nevada, Ohio and Texas later this year. The original 2015 E-GEN Drive was propelled by a 200 kW Sumo electric motor/generator (from tm4 Electrodynamic Systems) with a 60 kWh pack (45 kWh usable) built with Panasonic 18650 Li-ion cells.

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Future Cars: Concept EVs for 2023 and Beyond

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With three electric motors producing 1,050 horsepower (hp) and 1,328 pound-feet (lb.-ft.) Expect dual motors and all-wheel drive to be an option, if not standard. seconds and a 155 mph top speed, the dual motor, all-wheel drive Mullen Five should offer spirited driving and handling. Pricing has yet to be announced.

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Obama Administration launches series of actions to accelerate EV adoption; inc. $4.5B in loan guarantees, pursuing 350 kW fast charge

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General Motors. Southern Company: Mississippi Power. Expanding the EV fleet. The Office of Federal Sustainability is inviting State, county and municipal government fleets to join forces with Federal agencies to maximize their collective buying power, and aggregate their EV and charging infrastructure purchases.

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University of Tennessee to head $250M advanced composites manufacturing institute; Ford, Honda and Volkswagen members

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Advanced composites are especially important for progressing clean energy generation and improving the efficiency of the nation’s fleet. Dow Chemical Company; DowAksa; DuPont; ESI North America; Evonik Corporation; Faurecia US Holdings; Fives; Ford Motor Company; GE Water & Power; Graco Inc.; Honda R&D Americas, Inc.;

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