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Navistar Officially Unveils eStar, Its First Purpose-Built All-Electric Commercial Truck

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The eStar all-electric truck transitioned from concept to reality in August 2009, when President Barack Obama visited Navistar’s manufacturing plant in Indiana to announce a $39.2 million federal stimulus grant to build electric trucks. 80 kWh Li-ion pack. e-Star Quick Specs. 70 kW, 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) motor.