Bus Archives - Propel Technology

Allison’s hybrid transmission to provide propulsion for Suffolk County Transit

1st February 2019 By propel-admin

Suffolk County Transit orders New Flyer buses with Allison’s H 40 EP TM electric hybrid. Suffolk County Transit has announced that more than 20 of their New Flyer buses will be equipped with Allison Transmission’s electric hybrid. Suffolk County Transit is the provider of bus services in Suffolk County, New York on Long […]

Busfleet Australia’s coaches shift fully to Allison Automatics

3rd September 2020 By Louise

Sydney-based specialist coach hire business, Busfleet Australia, has committed to Allison fully automatic transmissions due to their ease of operation and reliability. Busfleet operates a fleet of 45 hire coaches catering mostly to inbound tour operators who require vehicles to transport passengers as part of tours to various Australian tourist destinations and vacation resorts. Within […]

Allison at ALBUM 2019

21st February 2019 By propel-admin

With plenty of fuel- and emissions-reducing product news for local bus managers, Allison is again sponsoring the ALBUM Conference in 2019 Allison Transmission is, for a 14th year, supporting the ALBUM Conference, as a sponsor and exhibitor. The Allison team, led by UK and Ireland director, Ashley Brooks, will be on hand to discuss Allison’s […]

Russian city orders 105 new buses equipped with Allison Automatics

17th November 2020 By Louise

The Avtomig transportation company order for Perm is part of a large-scale, nationwide, passenger comfort-focussed reform of municipal passenger transport In a reform of the city of Perm’s public transportation, Russian operator, Avtomig, has purchased 105 low-floor MAZ-203016 buses after winning a tender to transport passengers across six routes. The three-door, 30-seater buses are equipped […]

Allison Transmission to build advanced vehicle environmental test facility

1st March 2019 By propel-admin

Vehicle Environmental Test facility to provide unique value to Allison partners Allison Transmission, a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, is investing in a new vehicle testing facility that will facilitate further innovation in the industry. This facility is to be located on the campus of Allison’s global headquarters […]

Otokar delivers 117 Agilo C Buses equipped with Allison transmissions to Georgia

1st February 2021 By Louise

Turkish bus manufacturer Otokar has signed a significant export agreement with Georgia, resulting in the supply of 117 Otokar Agilo C low-floor small city buses, equipped with Allison T3270R xFETM fully automatic transmissions. The buses will provide public transportation in five different cities in Georgia. The 8.4-metre Agilo C is equipped with a Cummins Intercooler […]

Seoul fleet designates fully automatic transmissions as standard as city shifts to low-floor buses

15th March 2019 By propel-admin

Ajin Traffic Corp., a major bus operator in Seoul for 50 years, plans to incorporate all new buses with fully automatic transmissions as it adds more low-floor buses to its fleet. The move is a response to plans by the South Korean capital city to ensure that all buses running in the city will be […]

New Anadolu Isuzu midi-bus enjoys the comfort of an Allison Automatic

9th February 2021 By Louise

Turkish OEM, Anadolu Isuzu, has selected the Allison T3270R xFETM fully automatic transmission with integral retarder as an option on its newly-launched Grand Toro midi-bus. Available in Turkey and other European markets, the 8.5-metre, 37-passenger capacity bus is equipped with a Cummins ISB Euro 6 engine that produces 210 HP at 2300 rpm. Allison’s xFE […]

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 […]

GILLIG to offer Allison Transmission’s Next Generation eGen FlexTM Electric Hybrid Propulsion System beginning in 2021

9th February 2021 By Louise

GILLIG to offer Allison Transmission’s new Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)-capable electric hybrid system, eGen Flex™, providing bus fleets with up to 10 miles of full electric propulsion for zero-emission zones, with no additional infrastructure investment required. Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for commercial and defence vehicles, in partnership with […]