Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards

Mullen Receives EPA Certificate of Conformity for Class 1 EV Cargo Vans, Effective Nov. 2, 2023

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Both Mullen’s commercial Class 1 and Class 3 EV vehicles have now received EPA certification which is a key milestone for selling vehicles in the U.S. Mullen’s Class 3 EV cab chassis truck received EPA certification on Sept. 22, 2023.

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  • Both Mullen’s commercial Class 1 and Class 3 EV vehicles have now received EPA certification which is a key milestone for selling vehicles in the U.S. Mullen’s Class 3 EV cab chassis truck received EPA certification on Sept. 22, 2023.
  • Class 3 vehicle production began in August 2023 with the first vehicles rolling off the assembly line on Aug. 21, 2023, and Class 1 vehicle production began on Nov. 2, 2023.
  • The Mullen Class 1 EV cargo van has completed all mandatory testing requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“FMVSS”) and compliance.
  • Mullen previously announced on Dec 14, 2022, a $200 million vehicle purchase order with Randy Marion Automotive for 6,000 all-electric Class 1 EV cargo vans.

FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development (PVD) Introduces the All-New Harley-Davidson Ford F-250

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

ELKHART, Ind., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development (PVD) group, is eager to announce the newly designed Harley-Davidson Ford F-250 Super Duty.

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  • ELKHART, Ind., Oct. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development (PVD) group, is eager to announce the newly designed Harley-Davidson Ford F-250 Super Duty.
  • The FOX Factory PVD crew worked hand-in-hand with Harley-Davidson’s design team to ensure the newly designed Harley-Davidson Ford F-250 Super Duty exemplifies the iconic V-Twin machine legacy.
  • Each Harley Davidson Ford F-250 meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, maintains the original factory warranty, and carries a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty, all while being completely financeable through partnering Ford dealerships.
  • For more information about the Harley-Davidson Ford F-250 visit www.tuscanymotorco.com or find one at a local dealership by visiting liftedtrucksforsale.com.

FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development Group Unveils the All-New Rocky Ridge K2 Special Edition Chevy Silverado 1500

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Tuesday, October 3, 2023

FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Ridge, a division of FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development (PVD) group, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated all-new Rocky Ridge K2 Special Edition Chevy Silverado 1500.

Key Points: 
  • FRANKLIN SPRINGS, Ga., Oct. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Ridge, a division of FOX Factory Performance Vehicle Development (PVD) group, is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated all-new Rocky Ridge K2 Special Edition Chevy Silverado 1500.
  • The Rocky Ridge K2 Special Edition Chevy® 1500 encompasses all the elements of the Rocky Ridge legacy with a hint of exclusivity.
  • “The Rocky Ridge K2 Special edition embodies everything that the Rocky Ridge brand is about.
  • The interior components of the all-new Rocky Ridge K2 Special Edition Chevy Silverado 1500 bring this truck to the next level.

TEAMSTERS TO NHTSA: SAY NO TO CRUISE ORIGIN

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Teamsters have filed comments with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that call on the agency to deny a request by General Motors in conjunction with its autonomous vehicle subsidiary Cruise. The company is seeking an exemption from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for the Cruise Origin, a fully self-driving vehicle that has no pedals, steering wheel, or other manual controls.

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  • The company is seeking an exemption from Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) for the Cruise Origin, a fully self-driving vehicle that has no pedals, steering wheel, or other manual controls.
  • "It is dangerous for other motorists, for pedestrians, and for middle-class jobs for Cruise to make a request like this from NHTSA," said Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien.
  • Cruise wants to use the Origin for package delivery , and the company's CEO has said human drivers should soon be banned from cities .
  • Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Mullen Automotive Receives EPA Certification for Commercial Class 3 EV Vehicles

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Monday, September 25, 2023

BREA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces its achievement of a key milestone with full approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) with certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles received on Sept. 22, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • BREA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN ) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces its achievement of a key milestone with full approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) with certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles received on Sept. 22, 2023.
  • In addition, the Mullen Class 3 EV Cab Chassis Truck has completed all required testing requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“FMVSS”) and compliance.
  • With EPA certification in-hand and FMVSS compliance, Mullen can now begin shipments of Class 3 EVs for customer deliveries.
  • On Aug. 28, 2023, Mullen also received an order for Class 3 EV trucks from NRTC Automation Group .

Effective Sept. 22, 2023, Mullen Receives EPA Certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles

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Monday, September 25, 2023

BREA, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturer, today announces its achievement of a key milestone with full approval from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) with certification for Class 3 EV Commercial Vehicles received on Sept. 22, 2023. Class 3 vehicle production began in August 2023 with the first vehicles rolling off the assembly line on Aug. 21, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • Class 3 vehicle production began in August 2023 with the first vehicles rolling off the assembly line on Aug. 21, 2023.
  • In addition, the Mullen Class 3 EV Cab Chassis Truck has completed all required testing requirements for Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“FMVSS”) and compliance.
  • With EPA certification in-hand and FMVSS compliance, Mullen can now begin shipments of Class 3 EVs for customer deliveries.
  • On Aug. 28, 2023, Mullen also received an order for Class 3 EV trucks from NRTC Automation Group .

Thompson Law Offices Sues Hyundai Motor America for Not Installing Industry Standard Anti-Theft Devices in Cars, Putting Customers at Higher Risk of Violent Crimes

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023

against Hyundai Motor America, Inc. for its failure to equip her Hyundai Elantra with an industry standard anti-theft ignition immobilizer, making it easier to steal, and her the target of a violent crime.

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  • against Hyundai Motor America, Inc. for its failure to equip her Hyundai Elantra with an industry standard anti-theft ignition immobilizer, making it easier to steal, and her the target of a violent crime.
  • As a result, Lawton was shot in the chest and nearly killed while thieves were attempting to steal her car.
  • “When Hyundai chose to gamble with safety, it bet the lives of Americans,” Thompson added.
  • Hyundai and Kia owners can learn more by visiting www.violentcartheft.com or calling (650) 513-6111.

Model 1 Moves the Commercial Vehicles Market Forward with Ford E-Transit; Lands Unprecedented Contract with The California Vanpool Authority

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Model 1 Commercial Vehicles , the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, has signed an unprecedented contract with the California Vanpool Authority (CalVans), which purchased 403 new Ford E-Transit Ⓡ vans.

Key Points: 
  • Model 1 Commercial Vehicles , the nation’s largest bus and transportation services dealer, has signed an unprecedented contract with the California Vanpool Authority (CalVans), which purchased 403 new Ford E-Transit Ⓡ vans.
  • CalVans is a public transit agency that meets the needs of California commuters by offering a vanpool program.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230829647289/en/
    Model 1 Moves the Commercial Vehicles Market Forward with Ford E-Transit; Lands Unprecedented Contract with The California Vanpool Authority (Photo: Business Wire)
    CalVans’ fleet of Ford E-transit vans was upfitted by Forest River Bus .
  • “It’s encouraging to see adoption of electric vehicles happening at a significant scale,” said Tony Matijevich, President of Model 1.

REE Automotive Announces Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REE Automotive Ltd. (Nasdaq: REE), an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, through a shareholder letter posted on the company’s investor relations website at https://ree.auto/lp/shareholders-letter-2q23/

Key Points: 
  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REE Automotive Ltd. (Nasdaq: REE), an automotive technology company and provider of full by-wire electric trucks and platforms, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, through a shareholder letter posted on the company’s investor relations website at https://ree.auto/lp/shareholders-letter-2q23/
    The company will also hold a conference call today, August 29, 2023 at 8:30 a.m.
  • The live webcast of the conference call can be accessed on the Investors section of the Company’s website.
  • REE is targeting $1 billion in cumulative sales in 2024-2026 based on execution of P7 production roadmap.
  • REE ended fiscal 2Q 2023 as planned with liquidity of $105 million with no debt.

REE Confirms FMVSS Certification Feasibility of its X-by-Wire Systems Ahead of Q4 2023 Vehicle Certification

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

REE contracted HORIBA-MIRA, a world-leader in testing, to perform internal tests, modeling certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) certification requirements upon which REE has determined the feasibility of P7 to meet the requirements of certification.

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  • REE contracted HORIBA-MIRA, a world-leader in testing, to perform internal tests, modeling certain Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) certification requirements upon which REE has determined the feasibility of P7 to meet the requirements of certification.
  • REE plans to fully certify its P7-C and P7-S products by the end of 2023, including FMVSS, CARB and EPA certification, aligning with planned vehicle deliveries to dealers and eligibility for government incentives.
  • “FMVSS certification of our core by-wire system is feasible based on the tests we have conducted in the past several months,” said Ahishay Sardes, co-founder and CTO of REE.
  • “This milestone is important as we set out to be the first to certify a fully by-wire system.