SLIEDRECHT, The Netherlands – Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, will present innovative transmission and powertrain technologies for refuse collection and municipal vehicles at IFAT 2026 (May 4 – 7, Munich, Hall C6, Booth 135).
Fuel-saving software-based features such as Allison FuelSense® 2.0 with DynActive® Shifting and xFE™ (for extra Fuel Economy) transmission technology, are a key focus. These solutions optimise shift points and torque management based on vehicle weight, topography, load conditions, and driving profile. This enables a significant reduction in fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, particularly in municipal operations. Users benefit from fuel savings of up to 6% compared to transmissions without xFE technology, despite the demanding work cycles and stop-start driving typical of refuse collection vehicles.
All Allison fully automatic transmissions are compatible with alternative fuels such as compressed natural gas (CNG) and biogas, as well as with hydrogen technologies and electric motors. This makes them the ideal choice for municipal fleet operators looking to reduce emissions and advance decarbonization strategies without compromising reliability and cost-effectiveness.
At IFAT, Allison will showcase, among other products, the 3000 Series transmission, which ranks among the most widely used transmissions in the municipal waste management sector worldwide, suitable for engine outputs up to 276 kW (around 370 hp). The 3000 Series transmissions are used internationally in refuse collection, street sweepers, and waste disposal vehicles from numerous leading manufacturers and are specifically designed to meet the demands of continuous stop-and-go operation.
Allison fully automatic transmissions come standard with a torque converter that multiplies engine torque during start-up and acceleration – for increased performance and easy manoeuvring, even at low speeds. Furthermore, Allison Transmission’s Continuous Power Technology™ delivers uninterrupted power to the drive wheels, enabling fleets to accomplish more, even with a smaller engine. The precise crawling speed and precision tuning simplify the emptying of refuse containers, maneuvering in confined spaces, and operating at extremely low speeds.
Visitors to the Allison booth at IFAT are invited to learn more on-site about transmission and software technologies, options for specific application requirements, and customised service and fleet solutions.
Visit Allison Transmission at IFAT 2026, May 4–7, Munich, Hall C6, Booth 135.
March 31st 2026
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 vehicles (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining, construction and agriculture) 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 approximately 1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.
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Cutaway model of an Allison 3000 xFE fully automatic transmission.