Bollinger Motors, Inc., a manufacturer of electric commercial vehicles (EVs), has announced the appointment of former GM executive James Taylor as CEO. Taylor succeeds company founder Robert Bollinger, who will remain on the Board of Directors and continue as a major shareholder.
Additionally, Bryan Chambers has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer, while Siva Kumar has been elevated to Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance.
“These leadership changes position Bollinger Motors for continued success, as these three executives have, and will continue to have, a profound impact on our trajectory,” said Bollinger. “I have benefitted from my collaboration with Jim and his deep industry experience. Now is the right time, and Jim is the right person, to build on our momentum and get Bollinger to its ultimate goal.”
Taylor has collaborated closely with Robert Bollinger to bring the all-electric Bollinger B4 Class 4 Chassis Cab to market. A veteran automotive executive, Taylor has held leadership roles with Cadillac and Hummer and has extensive electric vehicle experience with Electric Last Mile Solutions, Workhorse, Karma, SF Motors, and Mullen Automotive over the past two years.
“I am grateful and excited for this opportunity to continue moving Bollinger Motors toward a leadership role in the electric vehicle industry,” Taylor said. “Robert and his team have done an incredible job of creating a world-class electric truck with the Bollinger B4, and the upcoming Bollinger B5. The response from the market has been very encouraging, and we are well-positioned to disrupt the Class 4 trucking market.”
Chambers, with over 35 years in automotive leadership, joined Bollinger Motors in 2018 as Program Director and rose to Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Bollinger Motors, Chambers operated Chambers Services, LLC, a manufacturing consulting firm. He also held positions with Alternative Automotive Technologies, Saleen, MSX International, and Allied Signal.
Kumar joined Bollinger Motors in 2022 as Chief Financial Officer. Before Bollinger Motors, he was CFO for Optimal EV and held positions with Skanda Capital, Ford Motor Company, Meritor, and Tenneco Automotive.
Bollinger Motors plans to launch the Bollinger B4 Chassis Cab in the second half of 2024. The vehicle is an all-new, battery-electric, zero-emissions Class 4 commercial truck designed with extensive fleet and upfitter input. Bollinger’s unique chassis design protects the 800-volt battery and components, offering unparalleled capability, flexibility, and performance in the commercial market. The company recently qualified for federal clean vehicle purchasing incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, providing $40,000 in refundable tax credits per truck.
Recent milestones for Bollinger Motors include receiving the Certificate of Conformity from the Environmental Protection Agency, securing an 80-vehicle sale to Momentum Groups and a 50-vehicle sale to EnviroCharge, and adding Nacarato Truck Centers, Nuss Truck & Equipment, and LaFontaine Auto Group as dealers and service centers. The company has partnered with Our Next Energy in Novi, Michigan, for battery packs, Roush Industries in Livonia, Michigan, for vehicle assembly operations, Syncron for warranty administration, and Amerit Fleet Solutions for mobile service.
