EV maker Mullen Automotive to purchase additional Nikola battery production assets
Upon installation of new assets, which were recently delivered on January 27, this year, the Company’s Fullerton facility will have the following battery production lines and testing capabilities. Mullen had already purchased the assets that belonged to Romeo Power, in turn acquired by Nikola a few years ago.
Mullen Automotive, a U.S.-based electric vehicle manufacturer, has recently announced the purchase of Nikola battery production assets. Upon installation of new assets, which were recently delivered on January 27, this year, the Company’s Fullerton facility will have the following battery production lines and testing capabilities. Mullen had already purchased the assets that belonged to Romeo Power, in turn acquired by Nikola a few years ago.
Mullen’s Fullerton facility is dedicated to producing next-generation, American-made battery packs, modules and advanced solid-state polymers, which are critical components to the company’s commitment to zero emissions and to reducing reliance on key battery components imported from foreign countries.
Mullen to take advantage of Nikola battery assets
As reported by Mullen itself, recently purchased Nikola assets include a high-volume standard battery chemistry production line, as well as electro-dynamic shaker system (vibration table) to be utilized for in-house laboratory testing of battery and overall system components. The Company plan is to produce its own commercial vehicle battery packs while also opening other industry applications and commercial sales opportunities. Indeed, Mullen currently owns the majority of Bollinger, a growing American e-truck manufacturer.
“We continue to execute our plan of transitioning to American-made battery components and we are doing it right here in Southern California,” said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive.
As we know, Nikola is currently in financial trouble, needing fresh money to try and save the business.
