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July 2015

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COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | JULY 2015 27 N avistar, maker of International Trucks, opened its new proving grounds in New Carlisle, Ind., where the company will test commercial trucks, school buses and military vehicles. Recently purchased from Robert Bosch, the 668-acre site includes: s ! THREEMILE PAVED AND BANKED oval with brake-testing capabilities that include infrastructure, complete instrumentation and computerized data acquisition; s 3TRUCTURAL DURABILITY TESTING accelerated mile accumulation with road-profi le capability using accel- erometer and strain gauge data and multiple road surface types; and s 3PECIALIZED TESTING SUCH AS VEHICLE noise and handling, center-of-grav- ity, rollover and roof crush testing, gradeability up to 60 percent, traction control and powertrain durability. Bill Kozek, president of Navistar Truck and Parts, said the new proving grounds facility is a strategic addition to the company's product development operations. "Beyond testing our latest vehicles and innovative technologies, we will also use the site as a customer center to showcase new products and give cus- tomers an opportunity to experience our vehicles fi rsthand," Kozek said. The proving grounds are located about 90 miles from Navistar's head- quarters in Lisle, Ill., and complement the company's validation center in Melrose Park, Ill., Kozek said. Though Navistar took ownership of THE PROVING GROUNDS IN !PRIL THE COM pany has used the tracks for years. The facility's previous owner, Bosch, would rent the facility to businesses looking to test equipment. Navistar said the proving grounds facility allows it to consolidate a signifi cant amount of its engineering and road tests. "It will give us a very consistent and effi cient way to test our trucks," said 3TEVE .ASH DIRECTOR OF PRODUCT INTE gration and validation operations. "We have a lot of good tools here on site that we can control to provide a very reliable product." – Lucas Deal The Right People. The Right Service. The Right Places. Trust it to the experts. Find your local VIPro TruckForce ™ Service Center by visiting www.VIProTruckForce.com or call 800.494.4731 Locations from coast to coast in the United States and Canada. Supported by these quality brands: When you need expert service and repair on "YOUR IRON" we'll do the job right. Whether you're at home or on the road, look for the local VIPro TruckForce™ Service Center for service you can trust. Navistar opens new proving grounds

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