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Navistar, Inc., a leader in commercial transportation, has successfully expanded its network of electric vehicle (EV) authorized dealers, reaching a milestone of over 100 locations across the United States and Canada. This strategic increase marks significant progress in Navistar’s commitment to sustainable mobility, covering 41 states and seven Canadian provinces, aiming to support the sale and service of International® and IC Bus® EV models.
Key Highlights
- EV Authorization: Dealers must meet rigorous criteria, including developing a detailed sales plan, investing in technician training, and equipping their facilities with necessary service tools and chargers.
- Wide Coverage: The network spans across 41 states and 7 Canadian provinces, ensuring extensive geographical reach.
- Customer Support: Dealers are focused on providing an exceptional customer experience, from sales to ongoing maintenance and operation.
“The International and IC Bus dealer network live our customer-first value and that is no different in the transition to EVs,” said Debbie Shust, VP, Work Truck Business at Navistar. “A zero-emissions future requires collaboration from all stakeholders.”
Rick Otten, President at Cumberland, highlighted the forward-thinking approach of the network: “We see the future of commercial transportation being more and more battery electric in certain applications. We are future proofing our business and educating ourselves so that we can be trusted advisors to our truck and bus customers in their journeys to sustainable operations, regardless of where they are in that journey now.”
Navistar’s Support and Consultative Services
Navistar assists dealers and customers through a dedicated Zero Emissions team, employing a three-step consultative approach:
- Consulting: Addressing customer concerns and motivations, and crafting a tailored EV adoption roadmap.
- Charging & Infrastructure: Assisting in hardware decisions and infrastructure planning, considering long-term EV goals.
- Customer Onboarding: Ensuring seamless integration of EVs into customer operations through coordinated training and infrastructure build.
Navistar continues to innovate with its all-electric International® eMV™ Series and the Electric CE Series by IC Bus, LLC, leading the charge in electric school buses.
For further details on Navistar’s consulting services or to find an authorized dealer, visit Internationaltrucks.com or ICbus.com.
About Navistar
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar is a pioneer in the commercial transportation sector, offering a comprehensive range of products and services including International® trucks, IC Bus® buses, and advanced connectivity solutions. Part of the TRATON GROUP, Navistar aims to drive the future of sustainable mobility. For more, visit www.Navistar.com.
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