The agreement is for an initial term of three years, during which Balqon Corporation will incorporate its heavy-duty electric drive systems into customized chassis designed and built by Autocar, LLC specifically for drayage applications. In February, Balqon began production of all-electric, heavy-duty drayage trucks capable of hauling 30-ton shipping containers in and around the San Pedro Bay, California port complex.

The final product will be sold by Balqon Corporation, and Balqon Corporation has agreed to pay sales commissions for all sales leads generated by Autocar, LLC.

Balqon Corporation develops and manufactures heavy duty electric trucks, tractors and electric drive systems. The Company uses its proprietary flux vector control technology to design propulsion systems for 10-50 ton capacity vehicles and material handling equipment. Balqon Corporation’s current product line of tow tractors are designed to transport containers at ports, marine terminals, rail yards, warehouses, intermodal facilities, military bases and mail facilities.

Autocar, LLC is a manufacturer and marketer of severe service heavy duty trucks for applications including refuse, drayage, construction, aircraft services, mobile crane, and yard tractors.