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Allison Transmission introduces next generation of advanced technology for fully automatic transmissions

28th September 2017 By propel-admin

New Allison nine-speed will provide reduced emissions, improved fuel economy and advanced stop-start capability Allison Transmission today announced its first nine-speed model at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. The innovative, fully automatic transmission, for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, will be available globally and is targeted for release in 2020. “With this new […]

Viessmann enters the FIA Formula E Championship

22nd September 2017 By propel-admin

The Viessmann Group, one of the leading manufacturers of heating, industrial and refrigeration systems, is to be an Official Team Partner of Panasonic Jaguar Racing Team in the FIA Formula E Championship, from the 2017/18 race season. The German family business’s involvement was announced at the official team launch in Coventry on September 21st. In […]

Aomori Airport upgrades emergency response fleet with new, larger Allison-equipped Rosenbauer fire fighting vehicle

22nd September 2017 By propel-admin

To address its aging fleet, Aomori Airport recently took delivery of the first Rosenbauer Panther 8×8 aircraft rescue fire fighting (ARFF) truck, equipped with two engines and two Allison 4800 automatic transmissions. “When an aviation accident occurs, the first three minutes are vital,” said Keiji Kato, chief of Aomori Airport Fire Department. “The important thing […]

Viessmann named as “Best Buy” boiler brand by Which? magazine

22nd September 2017 By propel-admin

Survey by Which? finds Viessmann the most reliable UK gas boiler brand and “well-liked” by customers and engineers Viessmann has today been named as a Best Buy gas boiler brand by Which?, the UK’s largest consumer organisation. As one of only two gas boiler manufacturers to be recommended in this way, Viessmann is praised as […]

Cataclean sponsors British Motorsport Marshals Club overalls

20th September 2017 By propel-admin

Cataclean, the fuel and exhaust system cleaner for diesel, petrol and hybrid vehicles, will sponsor the British Motorsport Marshals Club (BMMC) overalls for the next three years. The partnership deepens Cataclean’s involvement in British motorsport, building on the Liverpool company’s sponsorship of DRM Motorsport in the Renault UK Clio Cup Championship. New orders for the […]

Jacobs manufactures 7 millionth engine brake

20th September 2017 By propel-admin

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announces the sale of its 7 millionth engine brake and that it will be displaying its latest technologies at the inaugural North American Commercial Vehicle Show (NACV). While 31 years passed before Jacobs sold its one […]

Australian vehicle towing fleet improves driver retention and productivity with Allison transmissions

19th September 2017 By propel-admin

Quickeze Towing of Canberra, Australia, has improved the retention of key employees with the purchase of two Allison-equipped UD MK 11-250 trucks. The tilt tray models were added to the 22-vehicle fleet in 2013 and are also attributed with increasing productivity, improving fuel economy and reducing maintenance requirements. The experience has led the company to […]

‘Hit the Road, Jac!’ – seven years, twenty countries, no plan.

14th September 2017 By propel-admin

Jacqui Furneaux’s debut book about her motorcycle adventures is for anyone still holding back from taking a risk and pursuing their dreams. Bristol-based motorcycle traveller, Jacqui Furneaux, has launched her first book Hit the Road, Jac!, which chronicles her motorcycle travels across Asia, Australasia and The Americas between 2000 and 2007. After 12 months’ backpacking […]

Viessmann’s ‘Heroes of Heat’ transform Wistaston Scout Centre

12th September 2017 By propel-admin

Wistaston, Cheshire – Viessmann and its Heroes of Heat team of volunteer installers, along with generous industry partners, have installed a complete heating system for free at the new Wistaston Scout Centre, near Crewe in Cheshire. After the existing old wooden hut used by the 120 scouts, cubs and beavers of the 35th South West […]

Allison Transmission brings fuel-saving message to Busworld 2017

12th September 2017 By propel-admin

KORTRIJK, Belgium – Allison Transmission, the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic commercial-duty transmissions, will promote the latest version of its fuel-saving software at Busworld 2017 in Kortrijk (October 20-25; Hall 2, Stand 202). FuelSense® 2.0 featuring DynActive™ Shifting, delivers up to 6 percent additional fuel savings beyond the company’s original FuelSense software due to […]