Climate Change, Environment and Energy Fact Sheet

March 6, 2007 in

Diesel Public Policy Benefits: Global Warming, Energy Efficiency

In a speech given at the Executives Club of Chicago in 2004, Navistar CEO Dan Ustian advocated the increased use of diesel as ‘the fuel of the future’ — an asset useful in public policy.

Excerpts from his remarks:

  • “…Diesel engines’ greater efficiency means they emit less carbon dioxide…”

  • “…the greenhouse gas considered chiefly responsible for global warming…”

  • “…As a nation, we can reduce our use of imported oil, improve our mileage and reduce CO2 emissions…”

  • “…(G)overnment policy should encourage consumers to make greater use of advanced diesel-powered vehicles.”

Climate Change: Navistar’s Commitment to be Part of the Answer

Navistar’s policy regarding climate change affirms the critical public need to improve energy efficiency and fuel diversity and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. As a company with more than a century of experience in diesel engine technology, our primary GHG emissions commitment is to enhance the potential for diesel trucks and school buses to reduce on-road CO2 emissions. We will continue our research in and development of hybrid diesel vehicles, and the use of bio-fuels and other alternatives. We will sustain and improve our global-standard emissions control program in all our manufacturing operations. In addition to our own company efforts, we will work with and support others in our supply chain, our customer channels, in organizations where we can make a meaningful contribution, and we will work in partnership with policy makers and regulators to achieve workable and effective solutions to global warming issues.

Energy and Environment: Navistar Highlights of Progress

  • First in its industry to achieve USEPA and California approvals for diesel engines that meet the 2007 no-smoke, no-smell emission standards for trucks and buses.

  • Production of Green Diesel Technology® school buses, put in service in California in 2001, meeting state standards and pre-qualifying for 2007 federal standards.

  • Qualification of all Navistar truck and engine production facilities to International Standards

Organization environmental management standards

  • International Truck and Engine Corporation, long one of the nation’s premier truck manufacturers, is a leader in the development of diesel-electric hybrid technology for commercial vehicles.

  • International’s Power Stroke engines are used in Ford F-series pickup trucks for high performance, fuel efficiency and advanced emissions reductions.

Navistar International Corporation (OTC:NAVZ) is a holding company whose wholly owned subsidiaries produce International® brand commercial trucks, MaxxForce brand diesel engines, IC brand school buses, and Workhorse brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck and diesel engine parts and service. Another wholly owned subsidiary offers financing services. Additional information is available at: www.navistar.com.