- Indiana-based Dannar sells an all-in-one electric platform.
- The latest iteration of the vehicle can pack up to 500 kWh of energy courtesy of multiple BMW i3 battery packs.
Everybody who knows cars and four-wheel equipment knows about the Mercedes-Benz Unimog. It’s a legendary name in the truck industry and a regular occurrence in Europe where it can be seen mowing hedges, plowing snow and even hopping onto train tracks and doing some railworks.
The Unimog is extremely versatile and capable off-road thanks to its four-wheel drive system with solid axles, three lockable differentials and portal axles. But what if you want the same kind of versatility in an all-electric vehicle? Well, the people at Dannar might have what you’re looking for.
This is the Dannar MPS, as in Mobile Power Station. That said, don’t let the name fool you because it’s so much more than that. It can act as a remote-controlled 500-kilowatt-hour battery on wheels, a front loader, a sweeper, a scissor lift, a tractor and more.
The base vehicle comes with a 250 kWh battery pack and selectable two- or four-wheel drive. The front and rear axles are made by Dana, while the battery is the same as the one on the discontinued BMW i3. Every MPS comes with a maximum towing capacity of 100,000 pounds, hydraulics and several power export options, including 110-volt at 20 amps, 240V at 50A and a J1772 output for Level 2 EV charging at up to 9.6 kW. Additionally, the platform can be specced with an optional DC fast charger output that can deliver up to 120 kW of power to two vehicles.
Gallery: Dannar MPS
Charging the Dannar MPS can be done either through a Level 2 AC input or using a CCS1 Level 3 DC fast charger at up to 250 kW. There’s also the option for a bidirectional 480V 3-phase panel that can either import or export electricity via a compatible junction box connected to the grid.
If that 250 kWh capacity is not enough, Dannar offers two additional packs that can be mounted on top of the platform, raising the vehicle’s total capacity to 375 kWh and 500 kWh respectively. The fact that it can be remotely controlled from a distance of up to 1 mile makes it an easy solution for dangerous working areas, but the platform can also be fitted with a cab for a driver.
