Navistar, Chinese Firm Expand Engine Production in Joint Venture
Navistar International Corp. and its joint-venture partner with Chinese truck maker Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. have begun engine production at their new facility in Hefei, China, Navistar said.
The plant, which includes a research and development center and a machining and assembly facility, is capable of producing 200,000 Euro IV and Euro V compliant engines per year, and is designed to reduce energy consumption by 30%, Navistar announced Sept. 25.
The venture, Anhui Jianghuai Navistar Diesel Engine Co., or JND, launched its engine operations last year in an effort to meet the emerging needs of the Chinese commercial truck market by providing JAC with access to Navistar’s engine technology.
“We are excited to celebrate this important milestone with our partner JAC and our collaborative efforts to bring the latest in clean-engine technology to China have resulted in a strong, successful and profitable operation,” Navistar CEO Troy Clarke said.
“We look forward to supporting China’s clean-energy and fuel efficiency efforts as we pursue additional growth opportunities with JAC,” he said in a statement.
JND currently produces 2.8-, 3.2-, and 4.8-liter engines. It is planning to add a 7.2-liter diesel engine to its product line in 2016 and will continue to explore adding more engine products.
