Balqon Corporation Model Nautilus E-20 is an all electric Terminal Tractor that can carry loads up to 60,000 lb. with a range of 40 miles on a single charge. The vehicle is equipped with fast charge system to allow vehicle to be fully charged in 30-45 minutes. Model E-20 is designed to transport containers at shipping ports and large warehouses.
| Vehicle Performance | Max speed 25 mph (40 Km/hr); unloaded grade 17%, loaded 5%; Max GCWR 125,000 lbs.;; Range unloaded 60 miles (100 Km) fully loaded range 30 miles (48 km.) 4 hour full charge time, 1 hour fast charge cycle for 60% charge; |
| Vehicle Dimensions (inches) | Overall L X W X H - 210X96X120; wheelbase 135; fifth wheel height 62 raised, 46 down; front wheel overhang 44, rear wheel overhang 31 |
| Vehicle Chassis | 134 inches wheelbase ASTM A529 12 X 3 reinforced preformed structural steel RBM 4,500,160 lbs; 50 degree tapered bumper and deck; integrated weld on front two hooks; dual rear tail lights, turn signals, reverse lights and brake lights; rear frame guide rails; expanded metal deck rails; driver side and curb side mounted battery boxes; |
| Operator Cabin | Electric cab tilt, half cab, steel welded construction; painted white with rear sliding door; Air ride operator seat with lumbar support adjustment; Safety glass tinted front windshield; 45° with 90°tilt capability; Driver side door with roll down windows; dual headlights and turn signals (DOT); side view mirrors |
| Electric Motor | 200 hp. rated 230 volt AC vector duty electric motor connected to flux vector variable frequency controller; full continuous torque at zero speeds; 300% peak load rating; laminated square frame design allows for more hp in smaller frame; 1000:1 constant torque in vector mode; built in thermostats on each phase; connected directly to automatic transmission; low rotor inertia for faster acceleration; fully enclosed zero maintenance |
| Traction Controller | Proprietary flux vector motor controller 240 KW liquid cooled; integrated CAN BUS and self diagnostic system; solid state switching controls 600 amp rated; independent switching controls for accessory drives, auto shut-off during idling operation; USB or wireless data acquisition ports; built in energy management system and battery life calculator |
| Automatic Transmission | Rugged duty seamless full power shift, 4 speed fully automatic Allison 3000 RDS transmissions; heavy duty torque converter which reduces shock and strain on drive line components and electric motor; in-line electric motor; electronic CAN Bus shifting controlled by proprietary variable frequency control system |
| Traction Battery | 140 kWhr lead acid battery pack, 336 Volt series flooded, deep cycle lead acid batteries with square tubular positive plate design for maximum exposure to electrolyte; automatic watering system automatic low voltage shutdown during operations; battery management system monitors each battery cell performance; on-board battery energy usage meter and life calculator |
| Battery Charger | 80 KW multi-vehicle fast charger; 4 charging ports standard; priority smart charge algorithm based on vehicle state of charge; 40 KW max output at each charge port; 3.5 hour charge time from 80% depth of discharge; 480 VAC, 3 phase input voltage |
| Instrumentation | Dash mounted LCD display and operator information system; intuitive self diagnostic and vehicle status display; battery management system; energy fuel gauge; range gauge; on-board vehicle data and status storage; backlit switches for night operation; analog fault lights for air pressure, transmission status and brake system; integrated USB data port for data downloads |
| Trailer Equipment | Two color coded, coiled air lines with glad hand receivers, trailer light wire connection female receptacle at rear of the cabin, coiled trailer light cable. |
| Front Axle | DANA E1462I integral forged knuckles and arms, standard track drop I beam steer axle, 14,600 lb GAWR front axle with air brakes |
| Drive Axle | Sisu SRDP30S 12.28:1 reduction, 70,000 lb terminal rating |
| Steering | Hydraulic assist steering with mechanical backup; automotive hydraulic pump with automotive heavy duty steering gear box; constant running PTO pump with priority steering backupTIRES: 11X22.5 16 Ply steel belted radials |
| Fifth Wheel | Holland FW2870 semi-oscillating fifth wheel with In-Cab air release system, driver controlled from cabin; includes manual uncoupling; forged, machined and heat treated steel lock jaw; cast in grease grooves; Hydraulically operated 5 diameter boom lift cylinders with 70,000 lb capacity with In-cab hydraulic lift system |
| Paint | Polyurethane paint; White cabin, black chassis, green bumper and battery boxes, safety yellow handrails, steps and expanded metal deck |