Bollinger boxy electric B1 and B2

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Bollinger has revealed the beta prototypes of its super-tough electric Class 3 trucks - and the specs appear to have gone up again too. Now boasting 614 hp (458 kW) and 668 lb-ft (906 Nm) of torque through motors on the front and rear axles, Robert Bollinger's super-capable B1 and B2 electric trucks have been revealed at a very casual event in Detroit, where the company is now operating.

With 120 kWh worth of batteries on board, the B1 "sport utility truck" and B2 crew-cab pickup truck are still rated for 200 mi (322 km) of EPA range, which is fairly impressive given the size of the things, and the fact that a slightly slanted windscreen would appear to be the only aerodynamic element on the whole vehicles. No matter, they're only built to go about 100 mph (160 km/h) flat out, even if they'll sprint from 0-60 mph (0-98 km/h) in a sprightly 4.5 seconds.

The design, as expected, is all sharp edges, right angles and flat panels. It'll appeal to those who dig what the G-Wagen is all about, as well as fans of super-tough off-roaders from the '70s and '80s. It might win some hearts from folks who think the new Land Rover Defender looks too civilized.

The Bollingers' trump cards stem from their simple electric powertrains: 15 inches (38.1 cm) of ground clearance, and enormous carrying capacity thanks to modular designs and a "pass-through" hole that joins the tray and cabin to the "frunk," allowing you to carry forty 4x2 lengths of timber without anything poking out of the car. In the case of the B2, that means you can transport forty 16-ft-long (4.8-m) fourbies with the tailgate closed and nothing hanging out of your 17.3-ft-long (5.3-m) vehicle. Remarkable.

There's still no word yet on pricing or when these things will hit the market, but you can expect them to be priced at the premium end and manufactured in low volumes, as that seems to be the playbook for just about every startup that's trying to take advantage of the big automakers' sluggishness in making electric happen.

mORE aT: https://newatlas.com/automotive/bollinger-b1-b2-electric-4x4-trucks/

 

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A Tesla Cybertruck killer? Check out this crazy new $125,000 EV pickup! - carwow

Introducing the Bollinger B1 & B2! They're a new range of gigantic, all-electric vehicles from the USA that boast some serious performance! Each one has two electric motors and a 120kWh battery pack, giving them over 600hp apiece, and a 0-60mph time of 4.5 seconds!

But will this pair of fast and practical beasts be able to bring the fight to Tesla's headline-stealing Cybertruck? Join Mat Watson for an in-depth tour and find out!

 

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World's Most Powerful Single-cab Bakkie

Bollinger bakkie is not only powerful, but it also holds double the Land Cruiser bakkie's load capacity.

American electric vehicle bakkie specialist, Bollinger, has revealed yet another adaption of its B2.

The Michigan company has already revealed its double-cab B2s, but Bollinger is now hastening the development of its workhorse variant: the B2CC.

Classed as a chassis cab, the B2CC would be known to South Africans as a single-cab and it has some amazing features. If you desire a battery-powered bakkie with superior off-road ability and a great load-carrying configuration, this is it.

Powering the B2CC is a massive 120 kWh battery pack, spinning two electric motors – one at each axle. Total system output is an outrageously impressive 452 kW and 906 Nm, which means that even with 2.25 tonnes of whatever you need to move on the back, you’ll never be late.

Bollinger claims the B2CC will run 0-100 kph in only 4.5 seconds, which makes it faster than most hot hatches. For bakkie owners, the appeal of all that performance is in its surplus power capacity, with the B2CC having a 10 kW onboard charger/inverter system to power work tools.

The first Bollinger B2-series bakkies are expected to reach customers in Q2 of 2021.

World's Most Powerful Single-cab Bakkie

Bollinger bakkie is not only powerful, but it also holds double the Land Cruiser bakkie's load capacity. American electric vehicle bakkie specialist, Bollinger, has revealed yet another adaption of its B2. The Michigan company has already revealed its double-cab B2s, but Bollinger is now...

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EV start-up Bollinger reveals Deliver-E van concept

Michigan-based electric vehicle firm will commercial van alongside rugged SUV and pick-up truck

American start-up company Bollinger Motors is planning to expand its electric vehicle line-up with a new Deliver-E commercial van.

Due to launch in 2022, the Deliver-E is intended primarily for use as a delivery van and will be offered with a range of battery sizes and wheelbase options, in order that it can fit in a variety of US commercial vehicle classes.

The Deliver-E will be feature a steel frame and will be built on an entirely new platform the firm has developed, although it use the same motors, battery, inverters and gearboxes as the forthcoming B1 and B2 SUV and pick-up truck. The B2 will also be offered as an adaptable chassis cab commercial truck.

The front-wheel-drive van will be offered with 70, 105, 140, 175 and 210kWh batteries, although Bollinger has yet to give estimated ranges or performance details.

The firm will work with a manufacturing partner to produce the Deliver-E. While it aims to offer the B1 and B2 in Europe, it hasn't said if it eventually plans to offer the Deliver-E outside of the US.

EV start-up Bollinger reveals Deliver-E van concept | Autocar

Michigan-based electric vehicle firm will commercial van alongside rugged SUV and pick-up truck

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Bollinger Abandons Plans for Passenger Pickups, Will Only Build Commercial Trucks - The Drive​

Rather than fighting Rivian, Ford, and Chevy, Bollinger's refocusing on a niche that's not quite so crowded.

The electric pickup truck segment is set to be one of the industry's most competitive in the next year or two.

Rivian has already launched its adventure-ready R1T and Ford's kickstarting F-150 Lightning production this spring, then there's Chevy and the 2024 Silverado EV.

It makes sense, then, that start-ups with other options would take another route; that's what Bollinger's doing.

Whereas the boxy electric truck brand had planned on competing with those other companies in the consumer pickup segment, it announced Friday that it'll shift all its attention to commercial vehicles for the time being.

That's probably not a bad idea, especially considering the lofty performance goals it's already set for its Chass-E trucks.

If you'll remember, Bollinger claimed last August that its most capable Chass-E-5 will boast 11,500 pounds of payload capacity.

Work applications are more fitting for electrification than they're often given credit for.

When you can focus on attributes like towing and payload rather than trying to meet Americans' unrealistic range expectations, it frees up resources to deliver to potential fleet customers.

That's not to say it'll be smooth sailing for Bollinger after today, but now that its B1 SUV and B2 pickup have been "postponed," it can reallocate its time and money to a space that's still short on battery power, in a way.

Bollinger confirmed in a press release that anyone who placed a deposit on the B1 and B2 will receive a refund.

Bollinger Abandons Plans for Passenger Pickups, Will Only Build Commercial Trucks

Rather than fighting Rivian, Ford, and Chevy, Bollinger's refocusing on a niche that's not quite so crowded.

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Bollinger announces pivot away from its B1 and B2 consumer EVs to focus on commercial vehicles - electrek​

EV start-up Bollinger Motors just announced it is pausing development of its two flagship EVs – the B1 sport utility truck and B2 pickup, to focus instead on the commercial market.

Bollinger has been working to deliver these two consumer EVs since 2015.

Bollinger Motors is an American start-up founded in New York City in 2014, focused on creating full-size EVs for consumers. Company founder Robert Bollinger decided to move the company to Michigan in 2018 following the debut of its first model, the Bollinger B1.

This was soon followed by a pickup version called the Bollinger B2, which was soon upgraded to production-intent design models unveiled in late 2020.

Last we heard, the company was taking reservations, and announcing official sales and production would begin in 2021.

In fact, the B1 and B2 were on a few of our lists of upcoming EVs for 2021, but that clearly was not the case.

We now have more insight into the situation, as Bollinger Motors has pivoted its entire strategy for production and sales of EVs.

Bollinger announces pivot away from its B1 and B2 consumer EVs to focus on commercial vehicles

Bollinger Motors announced it is pausing development of its B1 sport utility truck and B2 pickup to focus instead on commercial EVs.

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Bollinger puts rugged B1 and B2 on ice to focus on commercial EVs

Straight-edged electric 4x4 duo postponed while Bollinger looks to scale up with commercial vehicles

Michigan-based EV start up Bollinger, which has garnered interest worldwide in recent years with its plans to launch a range of rugged, hardcore electric 4x4s, is postponing passenger car development to focus on commercial vehicles.

The firm showed its straight-edged B1 SUV and B2 pick-up truck at the 2019 Los Angeles motor show in near-production-ready form, even going so far as to announce pricing details and confirm plans to ship them to the UK and Europe.

But now founder and CEO Robert Bollinger has announced that development of the two vehicles will be indefinitely postponed as the company shifts its focus to developing electric goods vehicles.

In an email to media and customers, Bollinger said: "We started out making the B1 and B2 in 2015 with a dream to make the best trucks on the planet.

"The off-road capable, all-wheel-drive B1 and B2 are powerful, innovative and distinct. We've put countless hours of hard work and passion into making something we are all very proud of.

"However, today we're postponing their development and shifting our focus to commercial trucks and fleets.

"This is a vitally important move for us, because it enables us to continue the development of our technology and to make a real impact in the green future of automotive."

The company hasn't made any concrete announcements regarding the launch of the £100,000 off-roaders since their debut, and although the cars appeared in LA for a second time in 2021, it was reported that several early deposits had been refunded.

Bollinger puts rugged B1 and B2 on ice to focus on commercial EVs | Autocar

Straight-edged electric 4x4 duo postponed while Bollinger looks to scale up with commercial vehicles

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The Bollinger B1 and B2 aren’t happening

Long-awaited electric off-roaders from American start-up Bollinger are now non-awaited electric off-roaders. Boo

Bad news ambitious start-up fans: the highly anticipated Bollinger B1 SUV and B2 pick-up truck have been canned after several years of development. A moment of silence please.

TG had high hopes of the electric off-roading pair, not least because their creators said they would deliver more than 600bhp and 668lb ft of torque.

That was back in 2019 though, and much has changed since. It looks as though the announced retail prices of $125,000 apiece (about £91,000) just weren’t going to hold up in a world gripped by a pesky virus.

“We started in 2015 with a dream to make the best trucks on the planet,” said founder Robert Bollinger in a statement posted on the company’s website. “The off-road capable, all-wheel-drive B1 and B2 are powerful, innovative, and distinct. We've put countless hours of hard work and passion into making something we are all very proud of.

“However, today we're postponing their development and shifting our focus to commercial trucks and fleets. This is a vitally important move for us, 'cause it enables us to continue our development of our technology, and make a real impact in the green future of automotive.”

So Bollinger isn’t going away, with the firm set to explore commercial trucks in the light- and medium-duty categories.

The Bollinger B1 and B2 aren’t happening

Long-awaited electric off-roaders from American start-up Bollinger are now non-awaited electric off-roaders. Boo

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