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Spanish Armed Forces acquire 663 VAMTACs fitted with Allison automatic transmissions from UROVESA

16th September 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

MADRID, Spain – The Spanish Ministry of Defence has awarded UROVESA, a provider of special off-road vehicles for civil and defence missions worldwide, a contract for the delivery of 663 VAMTAC ST5 high mobility tactical vehicles, between 2020 and 2025. This versatile modular vehicle is designed to withstand the toughest working conditions, combining excellent mobility […]

Employers urged to direct redundant staff to free government training courses

10th September 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Up to £10,000 available per candidate for vocational and occupational training Training can help differentiate candidates where hundreds are applying for limited roles UK firms have cut around 730,0001 jobs during the pandemic Redundancy figures set to rise after Coronavirus job retention scheme ends in October Training expert, SMMT Industry Forum, advises advanced learning for […]

Cruden secures global vehicle manufacturer order for multiple driving simulators

10th September 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Cruden is installing nine new driving simulators to support the engineering and development of automated driving systems at a global OEM. Cruden, one of the world’s leading manufacturers and integrators of driving simulators, has secured an order for nine driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulators with BMW Group. The Cruden simulators will occupy an entire floor at BMW […]

Swiss city takes hybrid refuse trucks with Allison Automatics

3rd September 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Three new MAN TGS hybrid refuse vehicles join the fleet of Thun in Switzerland; trucks feature the latest Euro 6d engines with Allison’s 4000 SeriesTM transmissions and have fully electric refuse collection bodies. The Civil Engineering Department of the Swiss city of Thun has added three new three-axle MAN TGS chassis to its waste collection […]

Busfleet Australia’s coaches shift fully to Allison Automatics

3rd September 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Sydney-based specialist coach hire business, Busfleet Australia, has committed to Allison fully automatic transmissions due to their ease of operation and reliability. Busfleet operates a fleet of 45 hire coaches catering mostly to inbound tour operators who require vehicles to transport passengers as part of tours to various Australian tourist destinations and vacation resorts. Within […]

Allison Transmission launches eGen Flex hybrid system, providing bus fleets with full electric propulsion for zero-emission zones and depot operation

27th August 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

IndyGo – the Indianapolis Transportation Corporation, Allison and Cummins are partnering to integrate Allison’s new eGen FlexTM electric hybrid propulsion system into three new IndyGo buses. Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions and a supplier of commercial vehicle propulsion solutions, including electric hybrid and fully electric propulsion systems, […]

Vehicle testing begins at Allison Transmission’s newly opened and state-of-the-art Indianapolis facility

25th August 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Allison Transmission’s Vehicle Environmental Test Center is now available for Allison and its partners to conduct consistent and repeatable testing in real-world and extreme conditions, all in one location. Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions and a supplier of commercial vehicle propulsion solutions, including electric hybrid and […]

Hino gives Australian fire fighters and outback workers a safer and easier to drive with an Allison Automatic

18th August 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Hino aims to make the lives of Australia’s bushfire fighters safer and more comfortable by launching a new version of its 4×4 500 Series GT model, with Allison fully automatic transmission now fitted as standard equipment. Hino’s newly revised GT 1528 will now be available with the Allison 2500 SeriesTM six-speed full automatic transmission as […]

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS’ ENGINE BRAKES SPECIFIED ON NEW HINO ENGINE ASSEMBLED IN CHINA

13th August 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a global manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, will supply its compression release engine brake to Hino Motors (China) Co., Ltd. for its new 10.5-litre U11C diesel engine. The engine is a new model for the Chinese market that is compliant with new China 6 […]

Sydney Horse Transport selects Allison Transmission to give precious racehorses a smoother ride to the track

13th August 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Sydney Horse Transport, one of Australia’s leading racehorse transport specialists, has chosen Allison automatic transmissions for 12 of its Isuzu F-Series horse transporters. Sydney Horse Transport (SHT) moves some of the best and most valuable race horses around Australia, and is tasked with ensuring they arrive at their destinations in good condition and in an […]