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JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS AND TULA TECHNOLOGY INC. TO COLLABORATE ON CYLINDER DEACTIVATION HARDWARE DEVELOPMENT

7th August 2019 By propel-admin

Jacobs’ hardware, developed to meet Tula’s systems requirements, will further enhance fuel savings and emissions reductions. Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, has entered into a collaboration with internal combustion controls company Tula Technology Inc. The two businesses will work closely together to enable […]

101-year-old war hero takes out 10-year boiler warranty

2nd August 2019 By propel-admin

“I plan to see it through!” says D-Day veteran A 101-year-old Ravenshead resident who was wounded twice during the Second World War, has taken out a 10-year warranty on his new Viessmann Vitodens 100-W combi 35 kW boiler. “The warranty gives me peace of mind,” explained Donald Sutton who fought throughout the War in Syria, […]

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS CAPTURES PACCAR SUPPLIER AWARD

24th July 2019 By propel-admin

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a worldwide manufacturer of diesel engine retarding and valve actuation systems, was recently recognised by PACCAR for meeting or exceeding the company’s 10 PPM quality standard, which stands for delivering no more than 10 defective parts for every million components supplied. Jacobs and other award winners also were required to meet demanding […]

Scania 6×6 G500 trucks replace dumpers in Norway

16th July 2019 By propel-admin

With dump trucks increasingly considered too big for public roads in Norway, fleets are choosing powerful construction trucks instead. One haulage company has invested in three Scania 6×6 G500s with Allison fully automatic transmissions. Construction fleets in Norway have been seeking the help of Scania to overcome the issue of dump trucks outgrowing the country’s […]

250,000th Allison transmission is produced in Hungary

11th July 2019 By propel-admin

Quarter of a million fully automatic transmissions have been assembled by Allison Transmission’s Szentgotthárd plant Allison Transmission’s factory at Szentgotthárd in Hungary has assembled its 250,000th fully automatic transmission this week. The transmission was a 4000 SeriesTM Torqmatic model destined for Van Hool, the leading bus, coach and industrial vehicle manufacturer from Belgium. “We congratulate […]

New research shows AMCs can radically improve the power density of electric motors

3rd July 2019 By propel-admin

Aluminium matrix composites can also reduce mass and inertia, improving the energy efficiency and responsiveness of motors in electric vehicles Alvant, the aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) specialist, has published new research data which quantifies the extent to which AMCs can enhance the performance of rotors in electric vehicle motors. This shows that AMCs can increase […]

Eiffage chooses Volvo dump trucks equipped with Allison transmission

3rd July 2019 By propel-admin

Industry-leading 55-tonne payload helps French construction company be more efficient. French civil engineering construction company, The Eiffage Group, has selected Volvo A60H dump trucks with Allison full automatic transmissions to work on infrastructure projects around the world. Earthworks and large construction activities require machines capable of transporting very large loads, on very difficult driving zones […]

Weymouth man wins £5,000 holiday

13th June 2019 By propel-admin

Heating manufacturer Viessmann has given away 10 holidays totalling £50,000 this spring and a Weymouth resident has received a £5,000 Love2Shop Holiday Gift Card, to spend on a destination of his choice. Weymouth – Lucky Andy Prior from Weymouth has won a £5,000 Love2Shop Holiday Gift Card, just by having a new boiler installed. The […]

Allison equips Volare mini-buses exported to Qatar

7th June 2019 By propel-admin

The units will be used to transport oil company employees in the city of Doha. Volare, a specialist manufacturer of five to 10 tonne passenger transport vehicles, has signed a contract to export 19 Volare Fly 9 Executive mini-buses equipped with Allison T 2100 fully automatic transmissions, to Qatar. The customer is MBM Transport, one […]

JACOBS SELECTS QUARLINK FOR SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD

7th June 2019 By propel-admin

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a worldwide manufacturer of diesel engine retarding and valve actuation systems, recently named Quarlink Corporation the company’s 2018 Supplier of the Year. Presented during the annual Jacobs Supplier Conference, the award recognises a company that demonstrates outstanding performance primarily in the areas of quality, delivery and cost. Roughly 120 suppliers are […]