WARRENVILLE, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
eStar™, the all-electric truck by Navistar, is a Gold Sponsor
of the fourth annual FORTUNE Brainstorm GREEN beginning today and
running through April 6, 2011 in Laguna Niguel, CA. The attendees,
including more than 300 of the nation's leading green thinkers, will
learn about eStar's purpose-built design the vehicles' zero tailpipe
emissions and how the technology is leading the commercial Electric
Vehicle industry.
"For decades, Navistar has demonstrated a commitment to technologies
that benefit the environment and our customers, which is why eStar was
created and is a natural fit for Brainstorm GREEN," said Mark Aubry,
vice president sales and marketing electric vehicles, Navistar. "This
event is an opportunity to reach C-suite thought leaders and show them
why eStar is such an exciting product with potential to revolutionize
the industry and transform thinking when it comes to clean, efficient
transportation."
Capable of carrying payloads up to two tons, the eStar medium-duty truck
offers features such as a low center of gravity (the battery is between
the frame rails, not mounted on top), walk-through cab and a
cassette-type battery which allows ease of maintenance and is the
perfect design for around-the-clock operation. With zero tailpipe
emissions, each eStar truck can potentially reduce greenhouse gas
emissions by as much as 10 tons annually.
The Brainstorm GREEN program is led by members of FORTUNE's
editorial staff, and focused on emerging environmental trends as well as
innovative ways that companies can drive sustainability-based
transformational change initiatives. Participants include CEOs and
senior executives of Fortune 500 companies, government
policymakers, leading thinkers, investors and environmental activists.
About eStar™
The eStar transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when
President Barack Obama visited Navistar's manufacturing plant in Indiana
to announce $39.2 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
funds from the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by
the U.S. Department of Energy. It is the first medium-duty commercial
vehicle to receive U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
certification as a clean fuel fleet vehicle as well as California Air
Resources Board (CARB) certification as a zero-emissions vehicle.
About Navistar
Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is a holding company
whose subsidiaries and affiliates produce International®
brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce® brand diesel
engines, IC Bus™ brand school and commercial buses, Monaco®
RV brands of recreational vehicles, and Workhorse® brand
chassis for motor homes and step vans. The company also provides truck
and diesel engine service parts. Another affiliate offers financing
services. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com/newsroom.
Navistar International Corporation
Media contact:
Steve
Schrier, 630-753-2264
or
Investor contact:
Heather Kos,
630-753-2406
www.eStar-EV.com
Source: Navistar International Corporation
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