International Motors on Wednesday threw down its battery electric gauntlet, debuting an all-electric Class 8 regional haul tractor.
The International eRH Series joins the eMV medium duty truck in International's zero emission lineup. Series production of the eRH will kick off in the first half of next year.
“Our teams have been working hand in hand with our customers throughout this development process to ensure that the eRH not only meets the demands of their business today but will continue to do so well into the future as the landscape of commercial transportation evolves," said Michael Grahe, executive vice president of Research and Development, International.
Optimized for productivity in local and regional haul applications, the eRH Series is available in 4x2 and 6x4 axle configurations with a range of up to 300 miles depending on configuration, battery capacity and duty cycle.
Featuring a 113” bumper to back of cab (BBC) measurement, the eRH is for optimized forward visibility and the Bendix Fusion integrated driver assistance system provides for safer road operations.
The eRH uses lithium nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) battery configuration options ranging from 300kWh to 500kWh usable battery capacity, providing high energy density in a compact space. This also allows the eRH to come packaged with low curb weight, maximizing payload.
The tandem and single eAxle configurations reduce the complexity and maximize efficiency of the vehicle drivetrain. This results in lower total operating costs while providing peak and continuous power with optimal performance. The eRH offers three levels of driver-selectable regenerative braking, extending range while allowing drivers to best suit their needs.
Consultive approach to sales
International offers consulting services to assist customers throughout the process, including infrastructure readiness, onboarding, and grant support. International planned maintenance Service Contracts are designed to ensure that customers’ operating, maintenance, and service needs are met and supported by an extensive dealer network.
International Financial offers loan and lease financing options for electric vehicles, chargers, internal combustion-powered vehicles and more. Additionally, International Financial offers an exclusive Payment Program for International Service Contracts, enabling customers to make monthly payments over the term of the contract, with no finance cost.
