kscarbel2 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Chicago Daily Herald / October 19, 2016 Navistar has extended its engine supply agreement with Power Solutions International to run through 2021. The agreement, originally set to run through 2018, covers PSI's supply of 8.8-liter propane and gasoline engines for Navistar's subsidiary, IC Bus. "We're very excited that Navistar has chosen to extend our supply agreement well into the future," said Gary Winemaster, PSI's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "The decision not only demonstrates the strength of our relationship, but also the satisfaction and confidence Navistar has in our ability to deliver high-performance products that help them achieve their strategic goals. "We look forward to a long and successful partnership as bus fleets and local school districts continue to embrace the growing market trend towards alternatives to diesel engines," he added. Lisle-based Navistar began partnering with PSI in 2014 in order to expand its IC Bus product line with alternative-fuel offerings to meet growing market demand. In November of that year, IC Bus launched its PSI-powered, CE Series Type C propane school bus at the National Association for Pupil Transportation Summit in Kansas City, MO. Since production started, IC Bus has over 450 in service units powered by PSI's propane engine. Significant deliveries include 149 buses to Waterbury Public Schools in Waterbury, CT, 100 buses to Indianapolis Public Schools in Indianapolis and 63 have been operating in Tuscaloosa City Schools since early 2016. "We are mindful of the many operational needs of our school bus customers and we take pride in offering them powertrain options that meet those needs while delivering on our promise to build reliable, safe and efficient buses," said Persio Lisboa, Navistar president of operations. "We are excited to continue our partnership with PSI in providing high-performance, alternative fuel engines in our buses." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 Navistar Extends Engine Supply Agreement with Power Solutions International School Bus Fleet / October 19, 2016 Navistar has extended its engine supply agreement with alternative-fuel power systems supplier Power Solutions International Inc. (PSI) to run through 2021. The agreement, originally set to run through 2018, covers PSI's supply of 8.8-liter propane and gasoline engines for Navistar's subsidiary, IC Bus. "We're very excited that Navistar has chosen to extend our supply agreement well into the future," said Gary Winemaster, PSI's chairman and CEO. "We look forward to a long and successful partnership as bus fleets and local school districts continue to embrace the growing market trend towards alternatives to diesel engines." Navistar began partnering with PSI in 2014 in an effort to expand its IC Bus product line with alternative-fuel offerings to meet growing market demand. In November 2014, IC Bus launched its PSI-powered, CE Series Type C propane school bus at the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) Summit in Kansas City, Missouri. Since production started, IC Bus has over 450 in-service units powered by PSI's propane engine, according to PSI. Deliveries of note include 149 buses to Waterbury (Conn.) Public Schools and 100 buses to Indianapolis Public Schools. Additionally, 63 buses have been operating in Tuscaloosa (Ala.) City Schools since early 2016. "We are mindful of the many operational needs of our school bus customers and we take pride in offering them powertrain options that meet those needs while delivering on our promise to build reliable, safe, and efficient buses," said Persio Lisboa, president of operations at Navistar. "We are excited to continue our partnership with PSI in providing high-performance, alternative-fuel engines in our buses." In July, IC Bus showcased a PSI-powered, CE Series Type C gasoline school bus at the School Transportation News (STN) Expo in Reno, Nevada. The gasoline-powered CE will also be on display at the upcoming NAPT trade show in Kansas City, Missouri, on Nov. 8. Full-scale production of the CE gasoline school bus will be announced at a later date. Both school bus models are powered by customized PSI 8.8-liter engines, designed to deliver diesel-like performance and drivability with savings on fuel and maintenance, according to PSI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadwayR Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 They need to stick that gasoline 8.8L in the DuraStar! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted October 20, 2016 Author Share Posted October 20, 2016 2 hours ago, RoadwayR said: They need to stick that gasoline 8.8L in the DuraStar! If Roger Penske wanted 8.8's in Durastars, International would say "yes sir!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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