Mullen Class 3 EV Truck Receives CARB Certification

Mullen Automotive announced the achievement of a key commercial EV milestone with its all-electric Class 3 low cab-forward chassis truck receiving certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

The certification is awarded to vehicle manufacturers that meet specific emissions standards in compliance with CARB regulations. The District of Columbia and 14 states, including California, have adopted vehicle standards under Section 177 of the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. §7507), which requires additional approvals beyond EPA regulations.

Mullen’s Class 1 and Class 3 commercial vehicles now are in receipt of EPA and CARB certifications. Both vehicles also are in full compliance with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, according to the company.

Having received credentials from CARB and the EPA, Mullen now can sell both the Mullen ONE and THREE in every state throughout the United States. A copy of Mullen’s Class 3 CARB certification can be found on MullenUSA.com.

Additionally, CARB certification opens both the Mullen ONE and THREE eligibility for critical state EV-incentive programs, which vary by each eligible CARB-compliant state.

“CARB approval accelerates commercialization of the Mullen THREE and makes our vehicle even more appealing to customers who want to electrify their fleets,” said David Michery, CEO and chairman of Mullen Automotive. “Having both our Class 1 and Class 3 commercial EVs now CARB- and EPA-certified will continue to drive sales in all states across America.”

SEMA member companies and automotive enthusiasts have come out in strong opposition to the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) “Advanced Clean Cars II” (ACC II) regulation that would ban the sale of new internal combustion engine motor vehicles by 2035. Specialty aftermarket businesses and industry supporters sent over 5,000 letters to the U.S. EPA expressing opposition to the agency providing California a Clean Air Act waiver, which is required for ACC II to take effect. Industry and enthusiasts alike have united in opposition to California’s Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate that they said would adversely impact automotive businesses, their employees and millions of automotive enthusiasts.