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‘Hybrid’ metal composites debut at Farnborough 2018

12th July 2018 By propel-admin

Lightweight metal composite technology revealed that is set to help aircraft manufacturers achieve a safe ‘step-change’ in weight, emissions and performance A British materials technology that responds to the aerospace industry’s challenges of reducing emissions and weight will be presented on Innovate UK’s stand (Innovation Zone in Hall 3, stand 3796) at the Farnborough International […]

Sao Paulo attests to efficiency of Allison automatics in fire trucks

10th July 2018 By propel-admin

New order brings to 260 total Allison-equipped fire trucks in State of São Paulo fleet SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Demanding greater agility in urban traffic to improve response times, São Paulo Fire Corps recently acquired 81 new fire trucks equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions. The São Paulo Fire Corps now has 260 Allison-equipped trucks, […]

Swedish scrap metal transport fleet uses Allison transmissions for durability and life cycle value

9th July 2018 By propel-admin

Continuous Power Technology™ also helps Lantz Metall drivers accelerate faster and manoeuvre easier in congested Stockholm streets SOLLENTUNA, Sweden – Lantz Metall rents out containers, delivers them to customers and retrieves them when full. Five of its eight Stockholm-based Scania trucks are equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions where they deliver durability and life cycle […]

Time is running out for the auto supply chain to transition to new quality management standard, warns Industry Forum

9th July 2018 By propel-admin

Common issues are holding back some automotive supply chain companies looking to gain the new IATF 16949 quality management before the deadline of September 2018. Birmingham – Industry Forum – the organisation set up by the UK government, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and vehicle manufacturers to improve the competitiveness of the UK’s automotive […]

JACOBS TO SPOTLIGHT PROVEN BENEFITS OF HPD (HIGH POWER DENSITY) ENGINE BRAKE AT IAA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

5th July 2018 By propel-admin

OEM development programmes and trials in Europe, North America and Asia are proving Jacobs’ innovative braking technology is superior to traditional compression release braking and well-suited to engines with CNG as well as diesel. Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, will spotlight its High […]

Automotive industry slow to take diversity to the next level, new research shows

22nd June 2018 By propel-admin

New automotive sector research findings are a wake-up call for leaders to be bold or risk missing out on top talent. New research* unveiled at an inaugural diversity and inclusion (D&I) event for automotive industry leaders has highlighted the sector’s need to increase the pace of change, to stay competitive. Almost half (49%) of senior […]

Allison Transmission showcases UROVESA K6-G truck at TECMA 2018

20th June 2018 By propel-admin

Specialising in industrial and military vehicles, UROVESA has equipped its CNG-powered truck with the Allison 3000 Series™ Allison Transmission presented the UROVESA K6-G at the TECMA International Town Planning and Environment Exhibition, June 13-15. The K6-G truck is fitted with an Allison 3000 Series™ fully automatic transmission that enables its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) engine […]

Navistar to offer Allison transmissions with Cummins X15 engine for International® LT® Series and RH™ Series trucks

18th June 2018 By propel-admin

Recognised for maximising productivity, uptime and fuel economy, Allison automatics will now be offered with the available engines for both truck series Navistar has announced that the Allison TC10® for its International® LT® Series of heavy-duty, long haul trucks, and the Allison 3000 Highway Series™ for its RH™ Series of Class 8 regional haul tractors […]

Allison Transmission 9832 Oil Field Series™ chosen for Lanzhou Shengda high-tech fracturing truck

15th June 2018 By propel-admin

Lanzhou Shengda 3000 fracturing trucks equipped with the Allison 9832 Oil Field Series™ transmission have pumped up the pace of shale oil and gas recovery in China. Poor road conditions and mountainous terrain often limit the size and amount of equipment that can be transported to a work site. In addition, shale oil and gas […]

Alvant appointed to help £28m, Safran-led project, developing large aircraft landing gear of the future

13th June 2018 By propel-admin

AMCs selected to deliver a 30 per cent weight reduction, assisting the aerospace industry’s drive to reduce fuel consumption and carbon emissions Alvant, the leader in Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs) component design and manufacture, has been appointed to work on a two-year, £28m project titled ‘Large Landing Gear of the Future.’ Alvant is participating in […]