BOLLINGER MOTORS MOVES WESTWARD, ADDS 20 TEC EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIPS TO EXPANDING RETAIL AND SERVICE NETWORK

OAK PARK, Mich., Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle ("EV") manufacturer, has named TEC Equipment, Inc. as an official Bollinger Motors dealer. The addition of sales and service provided by select TEC Equipment locations expands Bollinger Motors commercial sales and service network westward, with the following participating TEC Equipment locations:

Sales & service Locations:

• California: San Diego, Fontana, Oakland
• Oregon: Portland
• Washington: Seattle

Additional service locations:

• Arizona: Phoenix
• California: La Mirada, Dixon, Lathrop, San Francisco
• Iowa: Sioux City
• Nebraska: Omaha
• Nevada: Las Vegas, Reno
• Oregon: Medford, Eugene, Redmond, Wilsonville
• South Dakota: Sioux Falls
• Washington: Lacey

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. Bollinger's unique chassis design protects the 158 kwh battery pack and components to offer unparalleled capability and safety in the commercial market. The company anticipates deliveries of the Bollinger B4 to begin in October 2024. 

"The addition of TEC Equipment expands Bollinger Motors national dealer network westward and gives us a solid foundation in several important markets," said Jim Connelly, Chief Revenue Officer for Bollinger Motors. "TEC is an industry leader in sales and service and provides a critical link to our commitment to electrification and customer support."

TEC Equipment is a family-owned, full-service truck and trailer dealership founded in 1976. The company is headquartered in Portland, Ore., and has more than 30 locations across eight states. As a full-service dealership, TEC offers truck and trailer sales, parts, service, leasing, rental, insurance, financing, towing and recovery equipment, auto transportation equipment and services, and ZEV consulting. 

"We are proud to join the Bollinger Motors network and bring this game-changing electric truck to our customers across the West Coast," said Chris Thompson, TEC Equipment's Vice President of Truck Sales. "We have always prided ourselves in innovation and Bollinger Motors has developed a world-class truck."

Bollinger Motors has reached several milestones in recent months, including: announcing production of the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab; receiving the Certificate of Conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency; an 145-vehicle sale to Momentum Groups; a 50-vehicle sale to EnviroCharge; a five-vehicle sale to Spencer Manufacturing; the addition of Nacarato Truck Centers, Nuss Truck & Equipment, and LaFontaine Auto Group as dealers and service centers; Our Next Energy in Novi, Mich. to supply battery packs; Roush Industries in Livonia, Mich. to manage vehicle assembly operations; 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 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' ability to finalize a sales agreement with EnviroCharge, Spencer Manufacturing, and Momentum Groups and deliver purchased vehicles on schedule; (b) Bollinger Motors' continued partnership with Nacarato Truck Centers, TEC Equipment, and LaFontaine Automotive Group as dealers and service centers; (c) Bollinger Motors' continued partnership with Our Next Energy as a battery supplier; (d) Bollinger Motors' continued partnership with Roush Industries as a contract manufacturer; (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