Newsrooms Archive - Page 42 of 53

12th June 2018 By propel-admin

A full-service supplier of unique advanced materials technology that’s right for the time With management changes and contract wins, Alvant has transformed itself from an R&D company into the provider of high-strength, low-weight Aluminium Matrix Composites Alvant is a business specialising in Aluminium Matrix Composites (AMCs). Having operated as Composite Metal Technology (CMT) until […]

ALVANT MEDIA KIT: ABOUT AMCs

12th June 2018 By propel-admin

Aluminium-based Metal Matrix Composites: Stepping into the middle-ground between unreinforced metals and carbon composites For lightness, stiffness and strength, aluminium matrix composites (AMCs) are an advanced composites material reinforced with fibres or particulates, which provide sustainability and enhanced capability. Advanced composite materials combine the properties of high strength, high stiffness, low weight, enhanced damage tolerance […]

ALVANT MEDIA KIT: ALVANT’S MANAGEMENT TEAM

12th June 2018 By propel-admin

Collective experience from world-leading engineering companies A strong and experienced management team focussed on technology commercialisation As part of Alvant’s recent transformation from an R&D-focused operation to a full-service supplier, in 2017 the company’s management team was revitalised by a series of internal promotions and external appointments. Executive Chairman Gwen Ventris (MA FRSA) joined Alvant […]

Mitsubishi Fuso expands Allison Transmission’s presence in Class 4 and Class 5 truck market

8th June 2018 By propel-admin

Gasoline-powered FUSO FE Series cab-over-engine models are equipped with a fully automatic Allison 1000 Series™ featuring FuelSense® as standard equipment Allison Transmission’s presence in the Class 4 and Class 5 truck market has recently expanded with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America unveiling its new FUSO FE Gas series cabover work trucks. “We are […]

After more than 65 years, Allison Transmission continues to develop innovative and adaptive propulsion solutions for defence vehicle fleets

7th June 2018 By propel-admin

Representatives will discuss the company’s current and upcoming automatic transmissions for tracked and wheeled military applications at Eurosatory 2018 INDIANAPOLIS – June 7, 2018 – Allison fully automatic transmissions have reliably moved troops and cargo in both tracked and wheeled defence vehicles for more than 65 years. Known for superior performance and exceptional reliability, Allison […]

Allison produces 2,000th transmission in light commercial bus market in South Korea

5th June 2018 By propel-admin

Fully automatic T 1000™ in Hyundai County bus is sold to customer who transports nursery children Nearly five years since entering the nation’s 7-metre light bus market, Allison Transmission has supplied its 2,000th fully automatic transmission — a T 1000™ for Hyundai Motor Co. In celebration of the milestone, Allison held a ceremony for Yoo […]

David S. Graziosi begins tenure as CEO of Allison Transmission

1st June 2018 By propel-admin

Joined company in 2007 as chief financial officer, was selected by board of directors in August 2017 as CEO-elect June 1, 2018 – Allison Transmission announced today that David S. Graziosi has begun serving as the company’s CEO. He previously served as president and chief financial officer since January 2016. “Right now is an exciting […]

Cruden adds two new distributors for South Korea and India

29th May 2018 By propel-admin

Hancom MDS and DynaFusion will support Cruden’s growth in the automotive driving simulator market. Cruden is expanding the global reach of its driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulators with the addition of two new distributors. Hancom MDS and DynaFusion, which have exclusive rights to sell Cruden’s automotive range of simulators in South Korea and India, respectively, are both […]

Turkish bus operator will upgrade its entire fleet to fully automatic transmissions

23rd May 2018 By propel-admin

Decision by 171-strong fleet, following experience with Allison-equipped Otokar Doruk low floor buses, is driven by desire to eliminate driver mistakes and increase passenger comfort. GAZİANTEP, Turkey – Five years after first experiencing the benefits of buses equipped with fully automatic Allison transmissions, Gaziantep Transportation Co. (aka Gaziulaş), an affiliate of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, a […]

Natural gas-fuelled Econic trucks with Allison transmissions help Stuttgart win battle against fine dust pollution

22nd May 2018 By propel-admin

Municipal refuse hauler expanding natural gas fleet fourfold as diesel bans loom In a major expansion of its efforts to reduce particulate and noise emissions, AWS Abfallwirtschaft Stuttgart plans to acquire 30 additional Mercedes-Benz Econic NGT (Natural Gas Technology) refuse trucks equipped with Allison 3500 fully automatic transmissions. In December 2016, the municipally-owned company put […]