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Green-aware Brits confess their bad eco habits

17th November 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Over 54s most eco-conscious while under 35s admit most sins Over a third of Brits admit to wasting food and purchasing products containing single-use plastic packaging, with young people holding up their hands as the worst offenders. This is despite an overwhelming majority (95%) of people declaring themselves to be at least somewhat eco-conscious, and […]

Russian city orders 105 new buses equipped with Allison Automatics

17th November 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

The Avtomig transportation company order for Perm is part of a large-scale, nationwide, passenger comfort-focussed reform of municipal passenger transport In a reform of the city of Perm’s public transportation, Russian operator, Avtomig, has purchased 105 low-floor MAZ-203016 buses after winning a tender to transport passengers across six routes. The three-door, 30-seater buses are equipped […]

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS’ HPD (HIGH POWER DENSITY) ENGINE BRAKE SPECIFIED BY CHINESE TRUCK MAKER

10th November 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Jacobs Vehicle Systems’ High Power Density® (HPD ®) engine brake has gone into production with a Chinese truck manufacturer. This is the first OEM application of HPD, launched in 2016, to be announced. The new Sinotruk Yellow River tractor unit, designed and manufactured by China National Heavy Duty Truck company (CNHTC), integrates Jacobs’ HPD technology […]

Beijing Daxing International Airport selects Allison Transmission-equipped deicing fluid recovery trucks

9th November 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

To meet stricter emission regulations and cold weather operational needs, China’s biggest airport, opened in September 2019, receives new Dongfeng deicing fluid recovery trucks. Five new Dongfeng trucks, for the purpose of recovering liquid from airport runways, have been delivered to Beijing Daxing International Airport ahead of the winter season. The Guo VI (Euro VI-equivalent) […]

U.S. Army’s Mobile Protected Firepower Program Features Allison Transmissions

29th October 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Allison’s 3040 MX cross-drive transmission chosen by both manufacturers competing for the Army’s new Mobile Protected Firepower vehicle. Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and military vehicles, is an active participant in the U.S. Army’s combat vehicle modernisation plan, including the Mobile Protected Firepower (MPF) […]

Germany’s first 3D-printed home is heated and cooled with Viessmann technology

19th October 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Viessmann heating, cooling and ventilation products have been selected by PERI GmbH, one of the world’s leading suppliers of formwork and scaffolding systems, as well as civil engineering solutions, for Germany’s first 3D-printed house. Located in the North Rhine-Westphalian town of Beckum, the two-storey, 160 m2 single-family home is currently under construction. The 3D printing […]

Allison Transmission launches newly-formulated automatic transmission fluid

12th October 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

TES 668™ utilises the latest developments in synthetic fluid formulation and additive technologies to meet the needs of current and future applications. Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, has announced a new formulation of its high-performing transmission fluid. TES 668™ is a modern formulation with many advantages compared […]

Allison Transmission launches eGen PowerTM, its new zero emission electric axles for medium and heavy-duty commercial trucks

6th October 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

eGen PowerTM is the second product offering under the recently announced Allison eGen TM brand of fully electric and electric hybrid propulsion solutions, positioning Allison to lead the charge into the future of commercial vehicle electric propulsion. Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions and a supplier of […]

Allison Transmission receives innovation award for on-board energy conversion in military tactical vehicles

5th October 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Allison’s 3200 Specialty Series™ transmission converts mechanical energy from the vehicle’s engine into electrical energy to create a fully integrated generator. Allison Transmission and Leonardo DRS received the top 2020 Technology Innovators Award from Military & Aerospace Electronics and Intelligent Aerospace for their transmission in the TITAN On Board Vehicle Power (OBVP) system for medium […]

Jacobs Vehicle Systems produces 50,000th engine brake at new Brno plant

29th September 2020 By Madeleine Bendall

Jacobs’ factory in Brno, Czech Republic, has manufactured its 50,000th engine brake, for Daimler, since opening in September 2019. Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a worldwide manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding and valve actuation systems, recently shipped the 50,000th engine brake manufactured at its newly opened European facility near Brno in the Czech Republic, to […]