From Aerial Platforms & Cargo Vans To Utility Trucks, International’s Medium-Duty eMV Series Does It All

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The Navistar eMV has an electric motor rated for 250 kilowatts of peak power and 160kW of continuous power. (Photo courtesy of Navistar.)

Navistar says its battery-electric International eMV Series trucks are built on a versatile chassis that can be equipped with a variety of bodies to perform lots of application-specific tasks.

“Although the medium-duty electric truck segment has focused on box trucks and pick-up and delivery applications, we have been able to go beyond expectations and meet customer needs in other segments,” says Navistar Vice President, Medium Duty Truck, Debbie Shust. “Body upfitters are taking on the challenge of seeing what can work on an electric vehicle, and our International eMV Series has become a successful demonstration of chassis integration serving various markets.”

Here are just a few of the real-world uses companies are finding for the International eMV Series:

Terex Utilities All-Electric Bucket Truck

Early in June, Terex Utilities announced what’s said to be the industry’s first all-electric bucket truck, which is mounted on an eMV Series chassis. “This partnership with Navistar to utilize the International eMV Series allows us to deliver an all-electric bucket truck that supports distribution line service two years ahead of industry projections,” says Joe Caywood, Terex Utilities director of marketing and product support. “This solution will help many of our customers’ electrification and sustainability goals.”

Prototype Dry Freight Cargo Van

Morgan Truck Body, LLC created a prototype for a dry freight cargo van on International’s medium-duty electrified chassis with a strategic design that reduces cargo van weight and improves aerodynamics to extend range. “The integration between a Morgan Van Body and a Navistar chassis demonstrates a commitment to providing customers innovative EV solutions, both from an OEM and a truck body builder perspective,” says Tom Diez, senior vice president sales and marketing, Morgan Truck Body.

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In April, Penske Truck Leasing took delivery of five International eMV Series battery-electric medium-duty trucks. (Photo courtesy of Navistar.)

Real-World Performance With Penske

Some of the first International eMV Series trucks off the line were delivered to Penske Truck Leasing, and the company is evaluating the operation of the trucks in real-world situations at various locations. With the real-world feedback, Penske will be able to better analyze the long-term potential of an electrified fleet and related services.

A Mobile Command Center

Enmax, a Canadian utility provider, is using two eMV Series trucks as mobile command centers. The trucks are part of a larger pilot program aimed at cutting fuel costs and analyzing the overall efficiency of electric vehicles.

An Aerial Platform

Altec’s TA60 is a telescopic aerial platform with a 59.8-foot (18.2-meter) ground to platform working height; the manufacturer installed a TA60 body to an International eMV Series truck to serve public utility operations while reducing emissions.

Source: Navistar