Mule M100 is one of the latest developments of Balqon Corporation to address on-road cargo carrying applications. This vehicle carries over 4 Tons of cargo and can travel over 150 miles (unloaded) 90 miles (loaded) on a single charge.
| Vehicle Performance | Max speed 70 mph(112Km/hr); unloaded grade 10%, loaded 5%; Max Load 4 Tons; Range unloaded 150 miles (240 Km) fully loaded range 90 miles (150 km.) 5 hour full charge time. |
| 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; 200% 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 |
| Automatic Transmission | Rugged duty seamless full power shift, 6 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 |
| Operator Cabin | Painted white; Air ride operator seat with lumbar support adjustment; Safety glass tinted front windshield; Steel doors with power windows; dual headlights and turn signals (DOT); side view mirrors; Sun Visor, Motorized side view mirrors; tilt steering column, air conditioning and heater, AM/FM/CD Stereo roof mounted |
| Traction Battery | 220kWhr Lithium Iron Phosphate battery pack, 324 Volt; 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 | 50KW 460 VAC 3 Phase input charger, peak voltage 420 VDC. |
| Vehicle Chassis | 161" inches wheelbase 3/8" Variable drop steel; dual rear tail lights, turn signals, reverse lights and brake lights; driver side and curb side mounted battery boxes; |
| Vehicle Dimensions (inches) | Overall L X W X H - 288X96X59; wheelbase 161";front wheel overhang 71, rear wheel overhang 56", Front GAWR - 12,500 lbs, Rear GAWR 40,000 lbs, GVWR 52,500 lbs. Bed Length 194 inches |
| 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;Regenerative Braking; 96-98 percent drive efficiency; Totally enclosed housing; Input voltage - 150 to 400 V dc; Output Voltage - 0 to 255 V AC 3 phase; Output frequency of 0-400 Hz; Encoder speed feedback; 10 kHz PWM frequency; Output short circuit protection; Output over current protection; Output phase loss protection; Motor overload protection; Over temperature protection; Silent operation; Quick connect sealed connectors; Trench Gate, Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistors; Laminated DC bus design; Integrated pre-charge contactor; Single or two pedal control; Brake light output relay during regeneration; Adjustable over & under voltage suppression algorithm; Battery current limit adjustment; Battery deep discharge prevention; Battery state of charge monitor; Motor speed limit protection; Individually adjustable pedal response; Multi-line & multi language keypad display unit used to make application adjustment; Performance-economy mode; Surface mount technology; 32 Bit RISC microprocessor; Aluminum enclosure for RFI shielding; Total digital control; Serial Communication port; Digital and Analog outputs for dash controls; 12 V DC supply start and run signals; 12 volt forward/reverse input switch |
| 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 |
| Front Axle | 22.5 X 8.25" front wheels, 11R22.5 H 16 Ply rated tubeless type radial, continental HSR, Meritor MFS-14 Steer, Axle, 14700# Rating; 5500 lb flatleaf spring suspension, 12,500 capacity, Arvin Meritor 16.5X5 QP Brakes, integral power steering |
| Drive Axle | Dana D46-590 Rear Drive Axle Tandem, Custom ratio, Hendrickson HAS-400 Air Suspension, Shock absorbers, Bendix ABS with PLC; Bendix ABS withy PLC |
| Steering | Hydraulic assist steering with mechanical backup; automotive hydraulic pump with automotive heavy duty steering gear box; constant running PTO pump with priority steering backup. |
| Paint | Polyurethane paint; White cabin, black chassis, green battery boxes |