Mule M150
Mule M-150 is one of the latest developments of Balqon Corporation to address on-road cargo carrying applications. This vehicle carries over 7 Tons of cargo and can travel over 150 miles (unloaded) 90 miles (loaded) on a single charge. Vehicle is equipped with cab over two passenger steel cabin design.
- 6 Speed heavy duty automatic transmission – Increases torque and efficiency at all speeds
- Performance history data storage – Allows for drive optimization to work load and application needs
- LCD Display and Keypad operator information system – Intuitive tool for vehicle system status
- Modular plug and play drive self diagnostic electronics – Reduces maintenance and downtime
- Air Ride suspension for improved driver comfort
- Independent accessory control drive – Improves safety and energy consumption during idling
- A quick change battery module - Increases range and reduces maintenance time
- Automatic Battery watering system – Reduces maintenance costs
- Cabin Design – Fully welded steel two sided galvanized steel two passenger cabin
- Backlit dash and gauges – Ergonomic dash design for night operations
- High efficiency AC Induction motor – Reduces energy consumption during idling
- Liquid cooled Traction controls – Increases power and durability in high torque applications
- Low noise all electric drive system – Meets industry noise standards
- Long life solid state switching contactors – increases durability
- CAN BUS self diagnostic system – High speed monitoring of vehicle status and efficiency
- Wireless performance monitoring – Data recording for maintenance and efficiency optimization
| Vehicle Performance | Max speed 55mph (88 Km/hr); unloaded grade 10%, loaded 5%; Max Load 7 Tons; Range unloaded 150 miles (240 Km) fully loaded range 90 miles (150 km.) 6 hour full charge time. |
| 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 |
| 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; |
| 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 |
| Electric Motor | 300 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, 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 |
| Traction Battery | 280 kWhr Lithium Ion 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 | 100 KW multi-vehicle fast charger; 4 charging ports standard; priority smart charge algorithm based on vehicle state of charge; 60 KW max output at each charge port; 6 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 |
| 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 |
Product Highlights
- Zero Emission Electric Truck
- 7 Ton Cargo Capacity
- 150 Mile range on Single Charge
- Dual passenger cabin
- Nationwide Service Network
- Fast charging equipped
- Air conditioning and heating
