"When grant money goes away, investment stops. "It is a custom plan for each customer. Companies interested in operating electric trucks have more questions than answers; they are looking for a partner who also brings clarity,"Over time, Navistar expects to combine electrification efforts and other connected technologies with TRATON Group, the holding company for Volkswagen's truck brands. The German company has said Still, it wouldn't be out of the question for Navistar or Daimler to launch an all-electric Class 8 semi truck sometime within the next few years and quickly ramp up production. In 2017, a Proterra bus Navistar's approach to electrification is to manage all aspects from design to delivery through a new business unit called NEXT eMobility Solutions. Tesla has missed most of its product-launch deadlines, so it's possible that the company's first semi trucks will reach customers later than 2019. Navistar unveiled this prototype battery-electric version of its medium-duty International MV truck. The programs are partially paid for by CARB and other agencies pursuing the state's goal of having only zero-emission trucks on its roads by the mid-2030s. Navistar and Daimler are also experienced truck builders, while Tesla is new to the game.Regardless of who gets there first, electric trucks could have a major impact on emissions.

Electric powertrains can also Technology, performance and design delivered to your inbox.We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Thomas Built has introduced its first all-electric school bus, set to begin production in 2019.Los Angeles Aims for All-Electric Bus Fleet by 2030The first 25 electric buses will enter service in 2019.Chinese Firm BYD Will Open An Electric Truck Factory In CanadaBMW Supplies DHL with i3 Battery Packs for Electric Delivery TrucksDHL looks to use BMW's battery tech to power its latest fleet of vehicles.Tesla Semi Reservations Near 200 as DHL Places OrderMore companies are investing in the future of electrified trucking, despite it being a new face in the industry. October 31, 2019 10:32am "That does not mean the company will not partake of incentives offered through the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Navistar International Corp. (NYSE: NAV) is skipping the chase for incentives on demonstration electric trucks to consult with customers on custom-built zero-emission medium-duty models with a total cost of ownership rivaling a diesel truck. Work will be performed in New Carlisle, Ohio with an estimated completion date of May 20, 2015. The 321 kWh battery in typical pickup-and-delivery cycles should achieve a 250-mile range on a single charge, according to Navistar estimates. "The next year is primarily dedicated to engineering validation. The International eMV Series concept is powered by an electric motor with peak power of over 474 kilowatts, the equivalent of 645 horsepower. On October 14, 2014, Navistar Defense was awarded a $9.2 million firm-fixed price foreign military sale (FMS) contract to Jordan for one hundred 4-ton 4x4 cargo trucks and twenty days of operator and maintenance training. Navistar International Corp. CEO Troy Clarke said his company will have more commercial electric trucks on the road by 2025 than Elon Musk’s Tesla Inc. "The Lisle, Illinois-based truck maker revealed its first electric truck, an MV Series-based medium-duty model on October 28 at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. With Tesla aiming to begin deliveries in 2019, Navistar had better hurry. The company controls 11 percent of that market, according to So far, Navistar has only discussed launching a smaller medium-duty electric truck and an electric school bus. "The goal is to be sustainable and to be at parity with diesel from a total cost of ownership standpoint," Lisboa said.Navistar will begin selling electrified versions of its IC school buses in 2020 followed by the eMV in early 2021. Navistar's competitors are at various stages of launching electric truck demonstration fleets in California. "We're in this for the long haul," said Jason Gies, director of Navistar's eMobility business development. While the Tesla Model S caught luxury automakers by surprise, manufacturers of commercial trucks are responding quickly to Troy Clarke, the CEO of Navistar, went so far as to boast in an interview with It's true that Navistar is a major player in the Class 8 semi-truck market Tesla hopes to disrupt. Both vehicles will be co-developed with Navistar's stated desire to take on Tesla while lacking the appropriate product echoes another established truck maker: Daimler. But Navistar has yet to unveil an all-electric Class 8 truck that can compete directly with the Tesla Semi. "We're not just chasing grant money in the short-term. "The eMV (displayed in Atlanta) is pretty much production intent," said Gary Horvat, Navistar's vice president for eMobility. TRATON owns 16.8% of Navistar. A dedicated engineering team reporting to Horvat will focus on consulting, construction, charging and connecting. Continuous power is 300 kW, or more than 400 hp, across the operating range.Three battery capacity options range from 107 to 321 kilowatt hours.

Our goal is to electrify everything that makes sense. "This goes beyond the vehicle alone," Lisboa said. "We've seen it with other technologies," said Persio Lisboa, Navistar chief operating officer. Commercial trucks cover far more mileage than the average passenger car every year, with much worse fuel economy. A regular production eMV model is slated to come on the market in 2021.

“We’re in this for the long haul,” said Jason Gies, director of Navistar’s eMobility business development.