Navistar launches NEXT emobility solutions and the electric International eMV Series concept

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Big news today as Navistar announced the rollout of a new business unit NEXT eMobility Solutions to deliver customized electrification solutions to truck and bus customers. This new unit is dedicating a world-class, lean engineering team to developing the best products in the electric vehicle space, using lean, agile practives, and a unique consultative philosophy that embraces the full range of customers' needs.

Navistar also announced that it plans to have IC Bus^®electric school buses available at the end of 2020 and International^® medium-duty electric trucks in early 2021.

NEXT eMobility Solutions plans on exhibiting their prototype electric version of the International^® MV^™Series medium-duty vehicle, the eMV, at the North American Commercial Vehicle show from today through October 31st. Here is a quick look at the new prototype:

This International eMV Series concept is based on the production version of the diesel-powered International MV Series and features a redesigned aerodynamic hood for superior visibility. It 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.

NEXT will use 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 Bus service networks.

Watch the video below to learn more: