BREA, Calif. - Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:MULN), an emerging manufacturer of electric vehicles (EVs), has announced the completion of a new lightweight service truck body designed for the All-Electric Mullen THREE. The vehicle upfit, created in collaboration with Phenix Truck Bodies & Van Equipment and Knapheide Manufacturing, aims to provide an EV solution for Class 3 service body truck fleets used by municipalities and public utilities.
The Mullen THREE Class 3 vehicle upfit is currently available for commercial fleet customers to evaluate through pilot programs. It is being showcased at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas and will later be featured at the NTEA Work Truck Show and Advanced Clean Transportation Expo.
The Mullen THREE is designed with a range of 125 miles and boasts a Level 3 DC charge time of 1.5 hours. It also features a best-in-class turning diameter of 38 feet and can accommodate upfitting with bodies up to 14 feet in length, carrying over 5,800 lbs. of payload.
David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive, highlighted the significance of the partnership with Phenix and Knapheide in developing this Class 3 solution, emphasizing its suitability for municipalities and utilities looking to transition from gas and diesel to electric vehicles, particularly in states with strong incentives for such a switch, like California.
Phenix Truck & Van, a CPUC certified Minority Business Enterprise, has been a significant player in the manufacturing of custom work trucks and specialty truck bodies for 45 years, catering to the needs of public utilities, local municipalities, and fire departments in Southern California.
This collaboration aligns with Mullen Automotive's broader EV development portfolio, which includes various commercial and passenger electric vehicles. The company has been expanding its operations, marked by the recent acquisition of Electric Last Mile Solutions' assets and a manufacturing plant in Indiana.
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