Bollinger Innovations has finalized an agreement with Ariel Fleet Holdings for 30 Mullen THREE EV trucks and four Mullen ONE EV cargo vans to be deployed with FedEx Independent Service Providers across North Carolina, Virginia, and the mid-Atlantic region. This deployment, involving Advanced Logistics Systems and Springbok Holdings, represents a substantial step in electrifying last-mile delivery operations for one of the world's largest package delivery companies. The agreement underscores the growing adoption of Bollinger's commercial EV lineup, which includes the Mullen ONE, Mullen THREE, and Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab, all certified to U.S. federal safety standards, Environmental Protection Agency requirements, and California Air Resources Board standards for clean transportation solutions.
This certification ensures compliance with stringent environmental regulations while providing reliable performance for commercial fleet operations, positioning Bollinger to meet increasing demand for sustainable logistics. The company operates a U.S.-based vehicle manufacturing facility in Tunica, Mississippi, supporting domestic production of electric commercial vehicles, and maintains a commercial dealer network of six dealers providing sales and service coverage in key markets across the United States. These dealers include Papé Kenworth, Pritchard EV, National Auto Fleet Group, Ziegler Truck Group, Range Truck Group and Randy Marion Auto Group, offering comprehensive support for fleet operators transitioning to electric vehicles.
The Mullen ONE represents a Class 1 EV cargo van, while the Mullen THREE serves as a Class 3 EV cab chassis truck, both currently available for sale in the U.S. market. Bollinger's broader operations include Bollinger Motors, an established EV truck company based in Oak Park, Michigan, which recently launched production of its B4 Class 4 electric truck on September 16, 2024. Bollinger Motors has developed a world-class dealer network with over 50 locations across the United States for comprehensive sales and service support, enhancing the infrastructure needed for widespread EV adoption in commercial fleets.
This deployment with FedEx Independent Service Providers represents a significant validation of Bollinger's commercial EV strategy and manufacturing capabilities, demonstrating real-world application in critical logistics networks. The move toward electric fleet vehicles aligns with broader industry trends toward sustainable transportation solutions and corporate sustainability initiatives, potentially influencing other major carriers to accelerate their electrification plans. For investors and stakeholders, ongoing transparency about the company's progress in the competitive electric vehicle market is available through resources like the company's newsroom at https://ibn.fm/BINI, highlighting the importance of this agreement in advancing both environmental goals and commercial viability in the evolving transportation sector.
