Papé Kenworth Enters Dealer Agreement With Mullen Automotive

Papé Kenworth is thrilled to announce its newest partnership agreement with Mullen Automotive, Inc. Papé Kenworth and Mullen, an electric vehicle manufacturer, are partnering to bring commercial EV inventory and service to the Western US. Based in Eugene, OR, Papé Kenworth is Mullen's seventh franchise dealer partner and will cover fleet opportunities for the Company's full line of commercial electric vehicles. The initial vehicle order for Papé Kenworth includes the Mullen Class 3 EV cab chassis truck.

With over 28 locations, Papé Kenworth is the West's premier, full-service truck dealer carrying Kenworth and more, with a massive parts inventory and reliable service department. Papé Kenworth is dedicated to providing reliable, durable trucking equipment solutions that help customers meet their operational needs and uptime standards. To further meet the needs of customers adapting to evolving regulations, Papé provides zero-emissions and electric trucks for a wide range of applications. By offering Mullen's innovative commercial EV lineup across Papé Kenworth's extensive footprint, this partnership aims to increase the availability of commercial EVs across the Pacific and Western regions.

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

"Pape Kenworth is a hallmark dealer and distributor with unmatched experience supporting the nation's fleet to meet their equipment and logistics needs." said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive. "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."