ATLANTA, Oct. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar, a
leading maker of commercial vehicles, has launched a new business
unit, NEXT eMobility Solutions, to deliver customized
electrification solutions in the truck and school bus markets using
lean, agile practices.
"Companies interested in operating electric trucks have more
questions than answers; they are looking for a partner who also
brings clarity," said Persio Lisboa,
Navistar executive vice president and Chief Operating Officer.
"NEXT combines the technical expertise required to develop leading
electric vehicles with the industry experience to deliver custom
solutions that go beyond the vehicle."
NEXT eMobility Solutions is dedicating a world-class, lean
engineering team to developing the best products in the electric
vehicle space, using a unique consultative philosophy that embraces
the full range of customers' needs.
Vehicles developed by NEXT will be offered under the
International Truck and IC Bus nameplates and will be sold and
supported by International Truck and IC Bus dealers, respectively.
Using NEXT as a catalyst for implementation, Navistar plans to have
IC Bus® electric school buses available at the end
of 2020, while International® medium-duty electric
trucks will be introduced in early 2021.
NEXT has established a comprehensive "four Cs" approach to
developing eMobility solutions:
- Consulting, using experts in commercial truck
engineering, charging infrastructure, telematics and more to craft
a custom implementation plan for each customer's business, while
optimizing each product for its usage and duty cycle.
- Constructing the vehicle, taking advantage of Navistar's
world-class commercial vehicle manufacturing capability.
- Charging, with solutions designed and delivered to each
customer through new partnerships.
- Connecting, using advanced solutions including
Navistar's OnCommand Connection telematics and remote diagnostics
platform, to monitor vehicle performance and provide support
through the International® and IC BusTM
service networks, the most extensive in the North American
commercial transportation industry.
The NEXT team will be led by Gary
Horvat, Navistar's vice president for eMobility. He brings
extensive electric vehicle experience from both the automotive and
technology startup space. Horvat led technology development for the
electric bus product line of Proterra, Inc., where his team set a
world record for the longest range of any electric vehicle. He was
also responsible for the development and application of powertrain
and electrical components at Denso International, and before that,
led improvements to Fisker Automotive's extended-range electric
vehicle.
This business unit will be based in the Detroit area, and will assemble a world-class
engineering team to develop the best electric solutions in
commercial transportation.
"NEXT will combine the lean and agile approach of a start-up
with the proven engineering and manufacturing capabilities of
Navistar," Lisboa said. "The team is well positioned to deliver
rapid, customer-focused innovations in the eMobility space."
NEXT eMobility Solutions will exhibit a prototype electric
version of the International® MV™ Series
medium-duty vehicle, the eMV, at the International Truck booth at
the North American Commercial Vehicle show in Atlanta, from October
28 to 31.
The International eMV Series concept is based on the production
version of the diesel-powered International MV
Series. The truck features a redesigned aerodynamic hood for
superior visibility and is powered by an electric motor with peak
power of over 474 kW—or 645 HP—allowing it to be able to pull any
load required. The continuous power is 300 kW, or more than
400 HP, which is available at all times. The system, exclusive to
Navistar, enables peak efficiency across the entire operating
range.
The vehicle was designed to accommodate multiple battery
capacity options that range from 107 to 321 kilowatt hours.
Navistar believes customers operating a truck with a 321 kWh
battery in typical pickup and delivery cycles should expect to
be able to travel up to 250 miles on a single
charge.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding
company whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce
International® brand commercial trucks, proprietary
diesel engines, and IC Bus® brand school and commercial
buses. An affiliate also provides truck and diesel engine service
parts. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional
information is available at www.Navistar.com.
All marks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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