Hyzon HyMax-160 fuel cell truck is shown in Spain for the first time; UROVESA launches new URO Urbatek RCV range with electric, CNG and Euro 6E diesel powertrain options.
MADRID – Allison Transmission and vehicle manufacturers Geesinknorba and UROVESA jointly presented a number of new vehicles at the 21st edition of TECMA, the International Urban Planning and Environment Fair in Madrid, on June 14th-16th.
Allison Transmission is a benchmark in the refuse collection sector and collaborates with manufacturers such as URO Vehículos Especiales (UROVESA) and Geesinknorba to improve working conditions and vehicle control for drivers, while setting trends in the use of alternative energy.
The Geesinknorba stand featured the rear-loading GPM IV refuse collector Hyzon HyMax-160 fuel cell truck with DAF chassis and Geesinknorba bodywork. The vehicle, equipped with an Allison 3200 SeriesTM fully automatic transmission with Power-Take-Off (PTO), was unveiled for the first time in Spain.
“The Hyzon HyMax-160 marks a new era in the field of mobility: hydrogen is unquestionably one of the most attractive alternative energies for the sector. In terms of both sustainability and performance, it offers unbeatable benefits for working in cities,” said José Antonio González, CEO at Geesinknorba for Spain and Portugal.
The Hyzon HyMax-160 almost matches the weight of a conventional diesel vehicle and is designed to work in the same way, yet more quietly and with zero emissions. It has a refill speed of just eight minutes, which is possible at hydrogen stations at a pressure of 350 bar.
The new URO Urbatek range from UROVESA, which is available to the entire European market, consists of three truck chassis specially designed for refuse collection, with low, easy-access cabs and three powertrain options: electric traction with lithium-ion batteries, CNG and Euro 6E diesel.
An Allison 3000 SeriesTM automatic transmission with retarder has been chosen. URO Urbateks offer three PTO mounting options: directly connected to the engine from the crankshaft, directly connected to the rear of the engine (REPTO) and connected to the automatic transmission.
Having been designed specifically for refuse collection in historic town centres and narrow streets in general, the URO Urbatek is a unique truck in the European market, with the smallest possible dimensions of 2.0 m wide and 5.75 m long on a chassis with an 18 metric-ton maximum permitted weight (MPW). The Urbatek features excellent weight distribution on both axles and a new low, cab forward design with single side step to greatly facilitate access and help prevent accidents. The integral self-leveling air suspension system maintains constant ground clearance. Drivers can adjust the height of the vehicle on the move, to avoid obstacles on the ground or overhead.
“Our extensive experience with high-tech defence vehicles allows us to tailor our chassis in accordance with the application, without the need for subsequent modification. Refuse collection is a demanding task made much easier with Allison fully automatic transmissions, which facilitate smooth driving and eliminate errors during gear shifts. Drivers have both hands on the wheel and can focus fully on the road and vehicle movement. The reliability of automatic transmissions also means lower maintenance costs and consequently higher productivity throughout the vehicle lifecycle. Moreover, engines run at the minimum RPM at all times, thereby significantly reducing noise emissions,” said Manuel Lage, UROVESA’s Business Development Consultant.
The collaboration between Allison and UROVESA is longstanding. In 1989, UROVESA became the first company in Spain to incorporate Allison for both civilian and military off-road applications. Since then, the company has manufactured over 7,000 vehicles with Allison automatic transmissions. “UROVESA is one of Allison’s largest customers in Spain, with a long history of technical cooperation and excellent relations. UROVESA sees Allison as a preferred partner in all the new projects we develop,” said Lage.
“Our presence at TECMA confirms that manufacturers, in response to market demands, value the benefits of the Continuous Power Technology TM of Allison fully automatic transmissions. TCO is a way of measuring performance by analyzing variables such as productivity (how much additional work can be done) and fuel efficiency during the life cycle of a vehicle,” said Trond Johansen, European Key Fleets and Market Development Manager at Allison Transmission
Also on display, on the Geesinknorba stand, was the AMS CL1-26N side loader on a Renault D WIDE 320 CNG chassis. This truck is equipped with an optimised engine, Fuel Eco+ pack and an Allison 3200 Series™ automatic transmission with PTO that provides reduced CO2 emissions.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Hyzon fuel cell truck
- Power electric motor: 160 kw
- Transmission: Allison 3200 Series™ with PTO
- Accupack: 70 kW beneath cab to optimize front axle weight at 450 V
- Fuel cell: 40 kW Hyzon VL-40
- On-board hydrogen mass:15 KG
- Hydrogen working pressure: 350 bar
- Gross vehicle mass: 16 MT
- Dimensions: Width: 2.4 m. Length: 8.107 m
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS URO Urbatek range
- Vehicle: URO Urbatek for MSW applications
- Engine: Three mid-mounted engine types available: Full electric traction with lithium-ion batteries, Compressed Natural Gas, Euro 6E Diesel
- Transmission: Allison 3000 Series™ with Retarder
- Mass: MPW: 18 MT
- Dimensions: Width: 0 m. Length: 5.75 m.
- Wall-to-wall turning radius: 6.5 m.
- Suspension: Full pneumatic and self-levelling in both axles. Ground distance control from driver seat.
- Cab: Full metal cab forward with single step access
June 23rd 2022
Image – Allison Transmission and vehicle manufacturers Geesinknorba and UROVESA jointly presented a number of new vehicles at the 21st edition of TECMA.
From left: Manuel Lage, UROVESA’s Business Development Consultant. José Antonio González, CEO at Geesinknorba for Spain and Portugal. Joost van de Laar, Joost van de Laar, Hyzon European Sales Director and Trond Johansen, European Key Fleets and Market Development Manager at Allison Transmission.
Image – The Hyzon HyMax-160 fuel cell truck with DAF chassis and Geesinknorba bodywork is equipped with an Allison 3200 SeriesTM fully automatic transmission with Power-Take-Off (PTO),
Image – The new URO Urbatek range, a European first, designed from the ground up to provide optimum performance in urban refuse collection services.
About Geesinknorba
Geesinknorba is a Dutch manufacturer of machinery for municipal and industrial waste collection. It is a global leader in the manufacture of refuse collection trucks and compactors. The company is now part of the Chinese industrial group China Tianying (CNTY), specialised in energy production through the incineration of domestic waste, environmental protection projects, integrated MSW management and treatment, and street cleaning.
About UROVESA
Since its foundation in 1981, the aim of URO Vehículos Especiales S.A. has been to create and design high-performance and high-tech multi-purpose vehicles, capable of meeting the specific needs of its customers with the utmost safety. Today, the company is a leader in the design, manufacture and after-sales of off-road and special vehicles for military and special civil applications. UROVESA has supplied the Spanish Ministry of Defense since 1984. Customers in more than thirty countries on different continents currently rely on the high performance of its vehicles.
About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions that Improve the Way the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of applications, including on-highway trucks (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining and construction applications) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources, including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has more than 1,400 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.