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Allison Transmission acquires Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle systems division

23rd April 2019 By propel-admin

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, announced today that it has purchased Vantage Power and AxleTech’s electric vehicle (EV) systems division. Allison Transmission has a more than 103-year history of leading technological advancements: from James Allison owning the winning racecar of the Indianapolis 500 […]

From Dakar to dustbins: transmission performance and durability to be highlighted at Solutrans

5th November 2019 By Louise

Gerard de Rooy, team owner and multiple winner of the Dakar Rally to speak from experience about the advantages of Allison fully automatic transmissions Allison Transmission has invited one of its most exciting and high-profile customers, Dakar Rally team owner and multiple winner, Gerard De Rooy, to join its exhibition stand at Solutrans 2019, the […]

Allison T 280TM automatic transmission selected for new J-Bus medium-sized city bus in Japan

13th August 2020 By Louise

The Allison T 280™ fully automatic transmission has been selected as the standard transmission for new medium-sized city buses manufactured by J-Bus Ltd of Japan. J-Bus is a joint venture between Isuzu Motors and Hino Motors, which designs and manufactures bus bodies for both companies. Allison automatic transmissions are currently installed in more than 10,000 […]

Brazilian fleet specifies fully automatic transmissions for more agile and robust armoured cash transport trucks

7th January 2021 By Louise

Valuables transportation company, Protege Group of São Paulo, selects Allison transmissions for the first time – on Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz light trucks. The Protege Group, a prominent securities transportation specialist in Brazil, has specified its first fully automatic transmission as part of a pilot project to evaluate new armoured cash transport trucks. Two armoured high-value […]

Sinopec selects Allison 4500 Oil Field Series™ Transmission for its new light workover rig

30th June 2021 By Louise

BEIJING – Sinopec SJ Petroleum Machinery Co. (SJP), a leading Chinese oil field equipment maker, has selected Allison Transmission’s 4500 Oil Field Series™ (OFS) for its new light workover rig. During oil and gas recovery operations from underground reservoirs, chemical and mechanical processes can affect the wellbore, negatively affecting production and causing surface and downhole equipment to fail. Light […]

Allison Transmission adds driver comfort to multi-tasking Stockholm road sweeper

14th October 2021 By Louise

Scania XT chassis-based Ströman Maskin AB vehicle is built to handle sweeping, suctioning, snow removal and de-icing; its Allison fully automatic transmission enables ease of use and gets more work done. STOCKHOLM, Sweden, October 2021 – Municipal vehicle specialist Ströman Maskin AB of Kungälv, near Gothenburg in Sweden, has specified an Allison fully automatic transmission […]

Allison Transmission specified for UK’s first hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicle

24th February 2022 By propel-admin

Allison fully automatic transmissions well suited to next-generation powertrains ABERDEEN, UK – February 2022 – An Allison fully automatic transmission has been specified for the UK’s first refuse collection vehicle (RCV) with a hydrogen fuel cell powertrain. Aberdeen City Council’s decision to couple a 250 kW Hyzon electric motor to an Allison 3000 Series™ transmission […]

German chemical park fire brigade selects MAN TGS with Allison fully automatic transmission

23rd June 2022 By Louise

The new special-purpose vehicle is praised for its fast acceleration and pump-and-roll capability, leading to further Allison-equipped vehicle orders. KNAPSACK, Germany – The fire department of Chemiepark Knapsack, a chemical park, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, has put a unique MAN TGS large tank pumper firefighting vehicle with an Allison transmission into operation. The vehicle has […]

Allison Transmission selected by Larsen and Toubro Limited for India’s new Futuristic Infantry Combat Vehicle (FICV)

19th January 2023 By propel-admin

India’s FICV includes Allison’s new 3040 MX™ propulsion solution. INDIANAPOLIS – Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defense vehicles, and medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, is proud to work with Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Ltd., to provide the Allison 3040 MXTM propulsion […]

Allison Transmission equips hydrogen-fueled truck showcased at COMVEC

13th September 2024 By propel-admin

Allison-equipped Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) truck demonstrates emissions control capable of outperforming upcoming emissions standards in the U.S. and Europe. Allison Transmission is pleased to announce the integration of the Allison 4000 Series™ transmission with a Class 8 truck equipped with a Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2-ICE) displayed by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) […]