Papé Kenworth Enters into Dealership Agreement with Mullen Automotive

EUGENE, OR / ACCESSWIRE / September 20, 2024 / Papé Kenworth is excited to announce its latest partnership with Mullen Automotive, Inc. Papé Kenworth and Mullen, a manufacturer of electric vehicles, are partnering to bring a commercial line of electric vehicles and service to the western United States. Eugene, Oregon-based Papé Kenworth is Mullen’s seventh dealer franchise partner and will provide fleet capabilities for the company’s full line of commercial electric vehicles. The initial vehicle order for Papé Kenworth includes a Mullen Class 3 EV truck with a chassis cab.

With more than 28 locations, Papé Kenworth is the leading full-service truck dealer in the West, offering Kenworth and other products, with a large parts inventory and a reliable service department. Papé Kenworth is dedicated to providing reliable, durable truck equipment solutions that help customers meet their operational needs and uptime standards. To further meet the needs of customers adapting to changing regulations, Papé provides zero-emission and electric trucks for a wide range of applications. By offering Mullen’s innovative line of electric vehicles across Papé Kenworth’s extensive footprint, this partnership aims to expand the availability of electric vehicles in the Pacific and Western regions.

“We are excited to welcome Mullen to our commercial electric vehicle lineup. This addition allows us to not only meet the needs of our customers and maintain high standards of availability, but also work with our customers as they adapt to changing regulations,” said Dave Laird, president, Papé Kenworth.

“Pape Kenworth is a premier dealer and distributor with unmatched experience servicing the nation’s fleet to meet equipment and logistics needs,” said David Michery, CEO and president of Mullen Automotive. “Their extensive reach and experience in the commercial vehicle industry will play a key role in introducing Mullen commercial vehicles to the broader market.”

About Papé Kenworth: Papé Kenworth is your dedicated partner in trucking and transportation. With more than 30 locations and an extensive service and parts network, you can count on Papé Kenworth as a trusted partner for the resources and highest quality vehicles you need to navigate clean energy solutions and regulations. Papé Kenworth is proud to offer the latest innovations in electric and hydrogen-powered trucks. These state-of-the-art vehicles reduce emissions and provide efficient and reliable performance for your transportation needs.

About the Papé Group: Papé is the leading provider of capital equipment in the West. For over 85 years, Papé has been dedicated to maximizing customer uptime through the highest quality equipment, convenient maintenance, and unmatched customer service. This fourth-generation family-owned company headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, is dedicated to providing customers with high-quality products and unmatched service. The Papé Group consists of 8 brands with 160 locations in 85 cities throughout the Western United States, with over 815 service bays and 1,600 technicians. As a leading provider of construction, logging, material handling, landscaping, trenching, and agricultural equipment, as well as trucks and warehouse products, Papé meets expectations by providing customers with a complete solution.

About Mullen: Mullen Automotive Inc. is a Southern California-based company that owns and partners with several synergistic businesses, all working toward the same goal of creating clean and scalable electric vehicles and energy solutions. Born from the vision of founder David Michery, the mantra that continually drives all of our efforts is the ability to “imagine the possible.”

Mullen’s electric vehicle offering includes the Mullen ONE, a Class 1 EV delivery van, and the Mullen THREE, a Class 3 EV cab-over truck purpose-built to meet the demands of urban last-mile delivery. Both vehicles are available for sale and fully compliant with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, EPA and CARB certified.

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SOURCE: Papal Kenworth

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