Bollinger Motors, an electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has announced the sale of five all-electric Class 4 Bollinger B4 commercial trucks to Spencer Manufacturing, a leading upfitter of rescue and fire trucks. Spencer Manufacturing will convert these trucks into emergency rescue vehicles once Bollinger Motors begins production in the latter half of 2024.
Key Highlights:
- Five Bollinger B4 trucks will be upfitted into emergency rescue vehicles.
- Spencer Manufacturing specializes in upfitting rescue and fire trucks.
- Bollinger Motors to start production in the second half of 2024.
- Bollinger B4 features durability, reliability, and zero emissions.
- Bollinger Motors qualified for $40,000 tax credits per truck under the Inflation Reduction Act.
- Recent milestones for Bollinger Motors include EPA certification and multiple sales agreements.
Jim Connelly, chief revenue officer for Bollinger Motors, expressed excitement about the collaboration: “Durability, reliability, and outstanding performance are critical for public safety vehicles, and we are proud that Spencer Manufacturing is putting its trust in the Bollinger B4.”
Spencer Manufacturing is known for its patented Solid-Poly process, which produces corrosion-free, high-impact, and damage-resistant emergency vehicles. Their vehicles come with a lifetime warranty on the substructure, body, and tank, and are designed to maximize water and storage capabilities.
Grant Spencer, president of Spencer Manufacturing, praised the Bollinger B4, stating, “We are impressed by the overall engineering of the Bollinger B4 and confident it will make an excellent emergency services vehicle.”
The Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab, a battery-electric, zero-emissions Class 4 truck, is designed with input from fleet operators and upfitters. It features a unique chassis design that protects its 800V battery and components, offering unparalleled capability, flexibility, performance, and serviceability.
Bollinger Motors has achieved several significant milestones recently, including:
- Receiving the Certificate of Conformity from the EPA.
- Securing sales agreements with Momentum Groups and EnviroCharge.
- Partnering with Nacarato Truck Centers, Nuss Truck & Equipment, and LaFontaine Auto Group for dealership and service center roles.
- Collaborating with Our Next Energy for battery packs and Roush Industries for vehicle assembly.
- Engaging Syncron for warranty administration and Amerit Fleet Solutions for mobile service.
About Spencer Manufacturing: Founded in 1986 in South Haven, Mich., Spencer Manufacturing is a family-owned business specializing in custom upfitting for emergency services vehicles across the United States.
About Bollinger Motors: Established in 2015 by Robert Bollinger, Bollinger Motors is a U.S.-based company in Oak Park, Mich., developing all-electric commercial chassis cab trucks, Classes 4-6. In 2022, Bollinger Motors became majority-owned by Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN). For more information, visit Bollinger Motors and Mullen USA.
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