LISLE, Ill., Oct. 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovations in
International Truck's 2020 on-highway lineup will provide customers
with the enhanced fuel efficiency and improved uptime that are
critical to their business.
"International Truck has made strides forward by listening to
what drives our customers' businesses," said Michael Cancelliere, president, Truck, Navistar.
"And with this understanding, we're delivering new offerings and
enhancements with greater impact than ever before."
New Levels of Fuel Efficiency
The
International® LT® and RH™ Series on-highway
vehicles are benefiting from advances in aerodynamics, powertrain
and software systems that are increasing fuel efficiency in the
2020 product lineup. Fuel efficiency improvement for the LT Series
will be up to 8.2%, when comparing a fully equipped 2020 model to a
unit built just one year earlier.
Aerodynamics can contribute 50% to overall fuel efficiency, so
it is critical to reduce aerodynamic drag. Aerodynamic advances
offered for 2020 include:
- Enhanced roof fairing
- Day cab extenders that are 12" longer, closing the
tractor-trailer gap
- Sleeper cab extenders are 3" longer, reducing the
tractor-trailer gap
- Steering wheel closeouts around the front tires
- Longer chassis skirt Vidon strips, which enhance aerodynamics
and are damage resistant
- New cab-to-skirt closeouts to further reduce wind drag
- 1" lower bumper valence
- Flow Below 2.0 design, optimized for the
International® LT Series
"Keeping the airflow 'attached' to the vehicle can result in
smoother airflow around the vehicle, reducing turbulence that can
increase drag and decrease fuel efficiency," said Chet Ciesielski, vice president, On-Highway
Business, Navistar. "That's why International has introduced a
range of aerodynamic features to help improve customers'
profitability."
Both the International® Fuel Efficiency MPG
Aerodynamic and Powertrain packages have been updated to reflect
these latest innovations maximizing customers' fuel efficiency.
Engine Options Contribute to Improved Fuel
Efficiency
Powerful, reliable big-bore engines are also
critical to fuel efficiency and uptime. Today, 60% of the Top 10
dedicated contract carriers are operating the International LT
Series powered by the International® A26 engine, which
has been delivering optimal uptime and fuel efficiency in a
lightweight design since its launch in early 2017.
"As a testament to their positive experience, many early A26
customers are returning to purchase additional LT Series trucks
powered by A26 engines," Ciesielski said. "The A26 engine has
logged millions of miles hauling customer products, proving to
customers that it is delivering on the company's uptime
promise."
In addition, improvements in the Cummins® X15 engine
used in the LT Series' 2020 models will yield 2.8% better fuel
efficiency over earlier versions of the Cummins X15.
Predictive Cruise Control Now Standard on International
On-Highway Tractors
An added tool in the pursuit of improved
fuel efficiency is Predictive Cruise Control, which is now standard
on the 2020 LT Series, the RH Series and the
International® LoneStar®. The system allows
drivers to set an average cruise speed, and the customer to define
an allowable range above and below that average. The vehicle will
then use topographical map data with the onboard GPS to adjust
vehicle speed for maximum fuel efficiency and reduced foundation
brake wear.
With Predictive Cruise Control, and using the International A26
engine, drivers can anticipate an average of 2% savings in fuel
efficiency, based on a 50/50 mix of flat and hilly terrain.
"Expert drivers save fuel by managing the vehicle's speed,
engine load and vehicle weight, as well as the road grade,"
Ciesielski said. "With Predictive Cruise Control, drivers gain
valuable assistance in managing these factors for improved fuel
efficiency."
Remote Engine Calibration Using Cellular Now Included in New
LT Series and RH Series
Remote engine calibration updates
using a cellular connection are a critical tool in improving
vehicle uptime. They allow customers to keep their engines
operating with peak performance and fuel efficiency without
returning to home base or stopping at a dealer location for an
update.
New International® LT and International®
RH Series trucks now in production, equipped with an
International® A26 engine, include the capability to
make remote cellular over-the-air updates to authorized engine
calibrations and programmable parameters.
"This innovation builds on International's pioneering
introduction of over-the-air calibration using a WiFi signal,"
Ciesielski said. "Remote programming of engine parameters enables
customers to control factors that deliver performance, safety and
efficiency."
Customers looking to learn more about the fuel efficiency and
uptime advantages available through International's on-highway
vehicles can visit International Truck at the upcoming 2019 North
American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show in Atlanta. The International Truck booth will be
located in Hall A of the Georgia World Congress Center between October 28 and 31.
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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