Navistar Showcases International Terrastar and Alternative Fuel Vehicles for Electric Fleet Managers
A comprehensive line of purpose-built commercial trucks and leading edge technologies demonstrated Navistar’s commitment to the utility market this June. At the 57th annual Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC), Navistar Inc. showcased its concentration to the electric utility industry with one of the largest and most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry.
On display at the event were several trucks, including the all-new International TerraStar Class 4/5 medium-duty truck, the Class 2-3c all-electric eStar truck and an International DuraStar medium-duty truck equipped with a natural gas conversion powertrain.
“Electric utility fleet managers have diverse business needs and are looking for a wide range of truck features to help perform their jobs,” said Jim Hebe, senior vice president, North American sales operations, Navistar. “We’re proud to offer one of the broadest, most energy-efficient lines of trucks in the industry, helping deliver real-world savings to the bottom line.”
The International TerraStar Class 4/5 commercial truck has a wide range of commercial-duty features. From its commercial-duty MaxxForce 7 V-8 diesel engine to the largest, roomiest cab available, the International TerraStar sets a new standard in the Class 4/5 truck market. Built on a strong and durable commercial-duty platform, the TerraStar is easy to operate and features best-in-class visibility — 28 percent more than the market leader. And, with an industry-best 107-in. BBC (bumper to back-of-cab) length and a 44-ft curb-to-curb turning radius, it offers outstanding maneuverability in even the tightest work environments.
But the latest in Navistar’s commercial truck lineup is the all-electric eStar truck, the first purpose-built medium-duty commercial vehicle to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification as a clean fuel fleet vehicle as well as California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification as a zero emissions vehicle.
This Class 2c-3 eStar all-electric truck — the first in its category — has a range of 100 miles per charge, making it ideal for many urban applications. When it returns to its home base at the end of the day, it can be plugged in and fully recharged in approximately 6 to 8 hours. Unlike other electric trucks that are reconfigured models of fossil-fuel trucks, the eStar truck has been purpose-built for electric power, allowing for a distinct competitive advantage with a low center of gravity (the battery is between the frame rails, not mounted on top) and a 36-ft turning circle. The eStar is engineered with superior aerodynamics, a walk-through cab and a quick-change cassette-type battery that can be swapped out in 20 minutes, enabling around-the-clock operation. It is capable of carrying payloads up to two tons.
With zero tailpipe emissions, each eStar truck can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 10 tons annually.
