International Truck and Engine to enter hybrid commercial truck production
International Truck and Engine Corp., a Navistar company, has announced that it is the first company to enter line production of hybrid commercial trucks. As diesel fuel prices continue their volatility and engine emissions requirements tighten, International Truck and Engine is now producing the International DuraStar Hybrid, a diesel hybrid electric medium-duty truck that provides customers with improved fuel efficiency and reduced engine emissions, the company said.
International Truck and Engine partners with Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies to launch a new product to keep shipments cool
International Truck and Engine Corp., a Navistar company, and Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies, a CARLISLE company, are jointly launching a “cool” new product called RouteMax that will provide a new alternative to refrigerated transportation. Together, the companies say they have developed technology exclusively on International DuraStar trucks that efficiently keeps food and beverage shipments cool while in transit.
Kendall GT-1 diesel synthetic blend oil upgraded to meet API CJ 4 quality
ConocoPhillips Company, the fourth largest U.S. lubricant supplier, announced that Kendall GT-1 Diesel synthetic blend motor oil has been upgraded to API CJ-4 quality. Kendall GT-1 Diesel is specially designed for use in diesel engines of light trucks and sport utility vehicles, and is formulated to provide wear protection, disperse soot, minimize deposits on critical engine parts, and resist viscosity breakdown even in severe services such as towing and hauling at high temperatures, according to Reginald Dias, director, commercial lubricants, ConocoPhillips Lubricants.
Application specific: P&D Bodies
Questions that often come up when fleets are spec’ing truck bodies are related to the materials used in roofs and sidewalls.
International showcases Star series, new engines
International Truck and Engine Corp. showcased its complete line of 2008 "Star" series trucks along with its new MaxxForce engines at the Mid-America Trucking Show. The company said its ProStar class 8 tractor will be available with Caterpillar’s new C13 engine this summer. Also, it will offer heavy truck customers more choices for the ProStar, including the new 113-inch bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) dimension to complement the 122-inch BBC already available and a wider range of cab roof heights.
International to offer 600-hp engine in ProStar
International Truck and Engine Corp. said it will offer its ProStar with a 600-horsepower engine for buyers seeking the higher performance engine. ProStar tractors with the Cummins 600HP ISX engine are expected to be available early this summer.
International using Double Coin brand tires
China Manufacturers Alliance LLC (CMA) announced an agreement with International Truck and IC Corp., both Navistar Cos., to begin placing Double Coin brand radial tires on several platforms of International-built Class 4-8 vehicles and IC Corp. buses, effective immediately.
International debuts new family of diesel engines
International Truck and Engine Corp., a Navistar Co., announced its lineup of MaxxForce International diesel power engines for 2008 model year trucks, and provided specifications and technical details.
International to build new engines in Alabama
International Truck and Engine Corp., the principal operating subsidiary of Navistar International Corp. announced it will build new Class 8 “big-bore” diesel engines in Huntsville, Alabama.
International debuts new 2007 engine
International Truck and Engine Corp. a maker of mid-range diesel engines, unveiled a new global brand for its 2007 on-highway automotive engines.