Michigan’s Bollinger has announced that it will indefinitely postpone both its B1 electric SUV and B2 electric pickup.
In a brief keynote and keynote video Friday morning, CEO Robert Bollinger explained that the transition away from two trucks will allow the Michigan-based upstart to focus on growth. and technology developments “will have a big impact on the green future of the automotive world. ”
“We founded Bollinger Motors in 2015 with the dream and desire to make the best trucks possible,” said Bollinger. “We have spent countless hours of hard work and passion to create something we are proud of.”
As part of this deferral, Bollinger will refund deposits to those who booked with B1 or B2.
Bollinger B1 and B2 are always geared towards proper efforts compared to patterns like Rivian R1S and R1T, or even with GMC Hummer EV.
Bollinger reveals modular battery layout, patents filed
Bollinger reveals modular battery layout, patents filed
Bollinger reveals modular battery layout, patents filed
The B1 and B2 will offer a different kind of experience from other models — something more like the G-Wagen of electric trucks — with modular battery packs up to 175 kwh fits into sturdy frame rails suitable for off-road running.
As heavy trucks, B1 and B2 are not required to comply with certain light vehicle safety regulations. However, off-road players take a lot of development time and mileage, which could be part of the problem. To speculate, full development and production of commercial vehicle chassis for Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 vehicles, as shown, may be more feasible at this point.
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The small company has faced some significant challenges along the way, which has slowed growth compared to the pace of a global automaker or a well-established startup. well funded. Bollinger had intended to be a manufacturing and engineering trust light asset company, but it moved engineering in-house after moving to Michigan, from upstate New York. It goes to a larger facility in suburban Detroit in 2020 to further accommodate that expansion.
Unlike many other EV startups today, Bollinger is still privately funded; it has yet to sign off on the idea of a SPAC or an IPO, or crowdfunding.
Bollinger hasn’t delivered a major truck update in over a year. In December 2020, it shows Types of “manufacturing purposes” of trucks looks a bit different — especially at the front — and incorporates the improvements needed for compliance and thermal management.
Refunds amount to over a million dollars. Bollinger revealed in the fall of 2020 that it had reached 1,000 reservations for two trucks, $1,000 off each. The starting price for the trucks will be $125,000.
