INTEGRATED POWERTRAIN ALREADY HARD AT WORK
The Internationalu00ae LTu00ae Series equipped with the S13 Integrated Powertrain is officially in the hands of fleet customersu2014and the initial response has been overwhelmingly positive.
Saddle Creek Logistics Services, a supply chain solutions company, recently took delivery of its first LT Series equipped with the S13 Integrated Powertrain and, so far, their drivers are thrilled. John Erwin, their senior vice president of transportation, states, u201cWhen I talk to our drivers, they tell me they enjoy the experience delivered by the S13 Integrated Powertrain.u201d
Saddle Creek driver Ed Hadley adds, u201cThe S13 is great all around. The transmission is the smoothest that I have ever experienced. It finds the right gear quickly and has great torque and power. It is just a really enjoyable driving experience.u201d
The S13u00ae Integrated Powertrain was designed to be easy to use and simple to service. Itu2019s also the lightest 13-liter diesel engine on the market, which enables greater payload capacity per trip. Plus, the stellar efficiency u2014 up to 15% more efficient* u2014 means fewer vehicle greenhouse gas emissions for the planet and greater operating profit for customers.
After testing the new powertrain last fall, Paschall Truck Lines, a dry-van freight carrier, decided to place an order. Vic Norris, vice president of fleet maintenance at Paschall, states, u201cDuring our time with the S13 unit, we experienced very strong fuel economy, a good driver experience, and 100% equipment uptime.u201d
The successful launch of any new product is a satisfying achievement, but to launch a product that can dramatically improve a customeru2019s bottom line is the most rewarding of all. u201cInternational Truck is thrilled to have handed off the first S13 Integrated Powertrain units,u201d said Chet Ciesielski, Vice President, International Truck On-Highway.
WHETHER OUR CUSTOMERS ARE LOOKING TO REACH MAXIMUM FUEL EFFICIENCY OR COMPREHENSIVE FLEET SERVICE SOLUTIONS, THE S13 INTEGRATED POWERTRAIN IS A STEP TOWARD ACHIEVING THEIR GOALS. WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING THEIR FEEDBACK ON THE PERFORMANCE OF THE S13 INTEGRATED TO HELP INFORM CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENTS.n
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* Comparing the fuel economy of the 2017 GHG International A26 engine in a 2017 International LT Series truck with aero package to the fuel economy of the new International S13 Integrated Powertrain in a 2024 International LT Series truck with the LT aero package and chassis enablers. Actual customer results may vary due to various factors, including but not limited to, truck specifications, weight of the vehicle, predictive features, environmental conditions, etc.
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