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Mullen Automotive and Papé Kenworth partner to accelerate adoption of commercial EVs

Mullen enters sales and service agreement with Papé Kenworth

Sept. 24, 2024
With Mullen's commercial EV lineup combined with Papé Kenworth's dealer network, understanding of the commercial truck market, and reputation for customer service, the partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of commercial EVs across the region.

Mullen Automotive, an electric vehicle manufacturer, recently added full-service dealer Papé Kenworth to its commercial EV dealer network. Based in Eugene, Oregon, Papé Kenworth becomes Mullen’s seventh franchise dealer partner, expanding fleet opportunities for the company’s line of commercial electric vehicles. 

"We are excited to welcome Mullen to our commercial EV lineup. This addition allows us to not only meet our customers' needs and maintain their uptime standards but also to be a partner with our customers as they adapt to changing regulations," Dave Laird, Papé Kenworth president, said.

See also: Mullen announces Power Boost, an industry-first solid-state polymer battery pack exchange program

With Mullen's commercial EV lineup combined with Papé Kenworth's dealer network, understanding of the commercial truck market, and reputation for customer service, the partnership aims to accelerate the adoption of commercial EVs across the region.

“Papé Kenworth is a hallmark dealer and distributor with unmatched and deep experience in supporting the nation’s fleet to meet its equipment and logistics needs,” David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive, said. “Their extensive reach and expertise in the commercial vehicle industry will play a crucial role in introducing Mullen’s commercial EVs to a broader market.”

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