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Bollinger Motors Agrees to 70-Vehicle Sale with Doering Fleet Management

MULN | July 15, 2024

Bollinger B4 Class Becomes First Medium Duty Electric Truck from Doering Fleet Management

OAK PARK, Mich., July 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Bollinger Motors, Inc., an electric commercial vehicle ("EV") manufacturer, today announced it has reached an agreement to sell 70 all-electric Class 4 Bollinger B4 commercial trucks to Doering Fleet Management, one of the nation's premier fleet management companies.

"Our agreement with Doering Fleet Management is another important step forward for Bollinger Motors," said Jim Connelly, chief revenue officer of Bollinger Motors. "Doering is one of the top names in the fleet management world and we are honored to have the Bollinger B4 become an environmentally friendly fleet option for their customers across the country."

Doering has built its reputation over three decades through outstanding customer service and by matching their customers with the right vehicles for their unique business needs. The Bollinger B4 will be the first medium duty, all-electric truck offered by Doering.

"The Bollinger B4 is an innovative, world-class electric truck with outstanding performance and capability, and Bollinger Motors shares our commitment to outstanding customer service," said Adam Berger, president of Doering Fleet Management. "For our customers seeking a medium duty electric truck the Bollinger B4 will be a great option to meet their needs. We look forward to bringing the B4 into our suite of offerings."

The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab is an all-new, battery electric Class 4 commercial truck designed from the ground up with extensive fleet and upfitter input. Bollinger's unique chassis design protects the 800V battery and components to offer unparalleled capability, flexibility, performance, and serviceability in the commercial market. Bollinger Motors recently qualified for federal clean vehicle purchasing incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, which provides $40,000 in refundable tax credits per truck.

Bollinger Motors has reached several milestones in recent months, including: receiving the Certificate of Conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency; an 80-vehicle sale to Momentum Groups; a 50-vehicle sale to EnviroCharge; a five-vehicle sale with 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, Mich. 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.

ABOUT DOERING FLEET MANAGEMENT

Doering Fleet Management is a national fleet management provider serving clients across the USA through offices nationwide. Doering has a unique value proposition focused on career professionals driving long-term relationships with clients. Doering does not seek to be the largest, but rather focuses on being the best fleet management provider clients choose.

Doering operates TESlease (Transportation, Electric, Sustainable) an EV fleet leasing business since 2015 and DreamLease, an exotic vehicle leasing division. Doering also has a robust government and municipal fleet management group based in Orlando, FL.

More information is available at: https://www.doeringfleetmanagement.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 Doering Fleet Management, Spencer Manufacturing, Momentum Group, and EnviroCharge and deliver purchased vehicles on schedule; (b) the continued availability and support for federal commercial vehicle purchasing incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; (c) Bollinger Motors' continued partnership with Nacarato Truck Centers, Nuss Truck & Equipment, and LaFontaine Automotive Group; (d) Bollinger Motors' continued partnership with Our Next Energy as a battery supplier; (e) Bollinger Motors' continued partnership with Roush Industries as a contract manufacturer; (f) Bollinger Motors' continued relationship with Syncron as its warranty administration provider; and (g) 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.