Winston Global Energy will integrate Balqon’s electric drive systems into a fleet of buses ranging in size from 15 to 40 passenger capacity and market them to local private and government fleet operators in China.
Balqon anticipates that it will begin production of the 300 electric drive systems in mid-2011 at its headquarters in Harbor City, California.
Balqon’s electric drive system incorporates a high efficiency electric motor and automatic transmission with Balqon’s proprietary inverter technology, a lithium-ion battery management system, a vehicle diagnostic system and related software.
Winston Global Energy is engaged in the business of developing advanced battery storage solutions, electric vehicles and development of charging stations.
Balqon is a developer and manufacturer of zero-emissions heavy-duty electric vehicles, lithium battery energy storage products and electric drive systems.