Navistar Introduces eMobility Mobile Unit Concept Offering Zero Emissions Education

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Navistar has unveiled its NEXTperience trailer, a mobile unit aimed at enhancing eMobility training for dealers and customers. Launching in early 2022, the trailer will facilitate sales, service, and training events, promoting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the trucking sector. It will address various educational aspects, including high voltage safety and charger training. The initiative aligns with Navistar's commitment to provide comprehensive solutions as more regions adopt zero-emission technologies.

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• The NEXTperience trailer promotes education on electric vehicle adoption, enhancing dealer and customer engagement.
• Training programs offered will support the safe implementation of eMobility technologies.

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LONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Navistar has introduced its concept for the NEXTperience trailer, a mobile unit that will offer specific eMobility training sessions to dealers and customers hosted by Navistar's NEXT eMobility Solutions team. The mobile trailer will be used for sales, service and training events to create a cross-functional experience and provide end-to-end solutions. The NEXTperience trailer is expected to launch early 2022.

The goal of the NEXTperience mobile trailer is to enable Navistar to connect dealers and customers on educational topics necessary to advance the adoption of electrification within the trucking industry. Using the NEXTperience mobile unit, the Navistar team is dedicated to creating an all-inclusive customer experience ranging from the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) to the end of battery life. This concept trailer will allow Navistar to be agile and prepared as new regions begin to deploy zero emissions technology and expect further education on the sustainable adoption of EVs.

"The NEXTperience mobile trailer concept is an all-inclusive opportunity to involve many parties in eMobility technologies, implementation strategies and deployment," said Jason Gies, vice president, eMobility Business Development. "By connecting dealers and customers, we are ensuring that everyone is fully prepared and educated on EV technologies that are rapidly gaining momentum within the commercial vehicle industry."

The NEXTperience trailer is currently positioned to provide the following experiences:

• Sales Training
• Customer meetings and events
• Dealer and customer high voltage safety and lockout tagout (LOTO) training
• Dealer Service Technician certification
• Local community zero emissions and safety training
• Driver training
• Charger training

For additional information about the NEXTperience mobile trailer concept, visit Navistar and International Truck at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in booth 1435 August 30 – September 2, 2021 at the Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center.

About Navistar
Navistar, Inc. ("Navistar") is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don't. Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International^® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus^® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand^® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite^®, ReNEWed^® and Diamond Advantage^® brand aftermarket parts and Brazilian manufacturer of engines and gensets, MWM Motores Diesel e Geradores. With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 12,000 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com .

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FAQ

What is the NEXTperience trailer launched by Navistar?

The NEXTperience trailer is a mobile unit designed for eMobility training for dealers and customers, focusing on electric vehicle education.

When is the NEXTperience trailer expected to launch?

The NEXTperience trailer is set to launch in early 2022.

What training does the NEXTperience trailer provide?

The trailer will offer training on sales, high voltage safety, EV technology implementation, and community zero emissions education.

Where can I learn more about Navistar's NEXTperience trailer?

Additional information can be gathered at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo from August 30 to September 2, 2021.

What is the goal of the NEXTperience trailer?

The goal is to facilitate the adoption of electrification in the trucking industry by educating dealers and customers about EV technologies.