Refrigerated vehicle upfitter Emerald Transportation Solutions is working with the Oregon-based Papé Group to develop a reefer upfit for the Mullen Three electric truck, which is opening new categories for food and beverage transportation.
The Class 3 all-electric truck features a versatile chassis that provides a clean top-of-rail for easy upfitting with bodies up to 14 ft. long and over 5,300 lbs. of payload capacity, making it an ideal platform for the reefer upfit, the companies reported.
“Transportation of perishable goods is a great segment for our commercial EVs and we’re working with Emerald and Papé to bring this innovative reefer upfit of the Mullen Three to market,” David Michery, Mullen Automotive CEO and chairman, said in a news release. “This collaboration aligns with our commitment to providing sustainable and efficient transportation solutions for businesses of all sizes and industries.”
Mullen’s commercial EV lineup includes the Mullen One Class 1 EV cargo van and Mullen Three, a purpose-built chassis cab designed to meet the demands of urban last-mile delivery. Both vehicles are in full compliance with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, EPA and CARB certifications, Mullen said.
The Mullen Three recently qualified for a $15,000 incentive through the state of Massachusetts MOR-EV program and a $45,000 cash rebate voucher through the California Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Program (HVIP).
Emerald is a commercial vehicle upfitter with more than 55 years of combined experience and a history of working with many frozen food, beverage, and home-delivery companies. Emerald can outfit service trucks and vans and sells and installs a variety of refrigeration equipment to customize commercial vehicles.
