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

6th October 2020 By Louise

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 Louise

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 Louise

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 […]

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

16th September 2020 By Louise

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 Louise

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 Louise

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 Louise

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 Louise

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 Louise

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 Louise

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 […]