MondayApr 08, 2024 3:05 pm

GreenCarNewsBreaks – Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Streamlines Operations to Focus on Commercial Segment

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announced that the company has initiated significant cost reduction and consolidation measures, aligning budget to current conditions. Actions are expected to drive an estimated $170 million reduction in Mullen’s operating and investing cash flow expenses over the next 12 months when compared to operating and investing cash flows for the 12 months ended Sept. 30, 2023. The company is making these changes to refine business operations and better align focus on the commercial EV segment that has opportunity to drive near term revenue for Mullen, including projected April sales…

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MondayApr 01, 2024 3:55 pm

GreenCarNewsBreaks – Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Announces FTZ Filing as ‘Strategic Initiative’

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, has filed for Foreign Trade Zone (“FTZ”) status with the U.S. Department of Commerce; the company is filing for the status at its commercial vehicle manufacturing and assembly center in Tunica, Mississippi. According to the announcement, the company anticipates that FTZ status would provide key benefits, including the opportunity for improving company cash flow through reduction of taxes, fees and deferment of import duties. Specifically, Mullen projects that deferred working capital on domestic sales could result in deferred capital outlays of $10 million for the remainder of fiscal year 2024.…

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ThursdayMar 28, 2024 3:31 pm

GreenCarNewsBreaks – Ideal Power Inc. (NASDAQ: IPWR) Reports on $15M Public Offering

Ideal Power (NASDAQ: IPWR), a company pioneering the development and commercialization of the highly efficient and broadly patented B-TRAN(TM) bidirectional semiconductor power switch, has priced its previously announced underwritten public offering. The offering, which is anticipated to close today, consists of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock (or prefunded warrants in lieu thereof) at $7.50 per share of common stock. The public offering is expected to result in an estimated $15 million in gross proceeds before standard deductions are made. Ideal Power anticipates using the funds for general corporate and working capital purposes. The company also noted that it has…

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MondayMar 25, 2024 12:49 pm

GreenCarNewsBreaks – Lucid Group Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID) Receives $1B Investment from Major Stockholder

Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID), a company setting new standards for the luxury electric experience with the Lucid Air, America's most awarded new luxury vehicle and selected to Car and Driver's 10-Best list for 2024, has received an additional investment from its majority stockholder. The company has entered into an agreement with Ayar Third Investment Company, an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund ("PIF"), to purchase $1 billion of newly created series of convertible preferred stock via private placement; the purchase is subject to customary agreements. Lucid anticipates using the funds from the private placement for general corporate purposes. “We are extremely pleased…

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WednesdayMar 13, 2024 4:30 pm

GreenCarNewsBreaks – Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Issues Update on US Government Ruling for Class 1 EV Cargo Vans

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today provided an update on the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) application for Class 1 EV cargo vans. According to the announcement, the CBP, on March 5, 2024, informed Rapid Response Defense Systems (“RRDS”) counsel that a final determination on the ruling request needs to be issued by the U.S. General Services Administration (“GSA”). Based on CBP advice, Mullen and RRDS are proceeding with the GSA in order to finalize qualification of Mullen to sell Class 1 EV cargo vans to all branches of the U.S. government. “Mullen is…

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TuesdayMar 05, 2024 2:58 pm

GreenCarNewsBreaks — Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Subsidiary Adds Two New Dealers to Growing Distributorship Network

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, announced that its subsidiary, Bollinger Motors, is expanding its footprint. The company has named an additional two dealership groups as it rolls out its commercial truck line. The two dealership groups — Nacarato Truck Centers and Nuss Truck and Equipment — span seven states and include 11 locations. A U.S.-based company headquartered in Michigan, Bollinger Motors develops all-electric commercial chassis cab trucks. The company is beginning its rollout with its B4 Chassis Cab, an all-new, all-electric Class 4 commercial truck designed from the ground up with extensive fleet and upfitter input, which…

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ThursdayFeb 29, 2024 2:08 pm

GreenCarNewsBreaks — Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Begins Road Testing on Solid-State Polymer Battery Pack

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, has moved to the next phase in testing an integrated solid-state polymer battery pack in its Class 1 EV cargo vans. According to the announcement, vehicle road testing began this week on the battery pack. The company began initial lab testing of the latest phase of solid-state polymer battery packs in January by installing the battery pack in the Class 1 EV cargo van to monitor system compatibility between the vehicle and pack; performance testing also included on-road drive cycles and Dyno testing at an EPA-certified lab. The company initially…

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MondayFeb 26, 2024 2:08 pm

GreenCarNewsBreaks — Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Releases Update Strategic Focus on Commercial Vehicle Segment

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, is reporting on its continued focus on the commercial vehicle segment with production and deliveries of its Class 1 and Class 3 commercial EVs. According to the announcement, the company is in full commercial production of the Class 1 and Class 3 EV vehicles while subsidiary Bollinger Motors is focused on Class 4–6 vehicles; production of the Class 4 EV is set to begin in the second half of 2024. In addition, Mullen saw positive gross margin per Class 1 and Class 3 vehicles invoiced. The company also noted that…

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ThursdayFeb 22, 2024 3:05 pm

GreenCarNewsBreaks — Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: RIVN) Stock Drops after Q4 Financial Report Misses Mark

Rivian Automotive (NASDAQ: RIVN) saw its stock reach a record low after the company released its Q4 results, which included a production and profit forecast that missed Wall Street expectations. According to the report, the company anticipates that vehicle production for 2024 will total an estimated 57,000 units, which is significantly lower than the 80,000 units projected. In addition, the company noted that in terms of full-year profitability, it estimates an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.7 billion vs. the $2.59 billion expected, with capital expenditure outlays hitting $1.75 billion vs. the $2.37 billion forecast. Rivian also announced plans to lay…

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WednesdayFeb 21, 2024 1:46 pm

GreenCarNewsBreaks — Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Reports on Anticipated Timeline for Class 1 EV Cargo Vans CBP Ruling

Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, is reporting an update on its U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) application for Class 1 EV cargo vans. According to the update, CBP notified counsel on Feb. 20, 2024, that a determination on the ruling request should be made in the next one to two months. The company noted that CBP ruling requests are typically processed on a first-in, first-out basis and that decisions are usually made between 45 to 90 days, although some decisions may take longer, depending on the agency’s caseload. “On Nov. 24, 2023, Mullen and Rapid…

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