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Metrocity with Allison xFE transmission and diesel engine offers a more affordable route to Low Emission Bus certification

25th January 2017 By propel-admin

Latest list of LEB-accredited buses shows diesel can be a route to lower emissions; UK bus fleets can now specify an Allison transmission and qualify for LEB grants AMPTHILL, UK – The new Optare Metrocity xFE midi-bus has been added to the list of Low Emission Bus (LEB) accredited vehicles. Propelled by a Mercedes 5.1-litre […]

Allison Transmission presents complete range of propulsion solutions at Busworld 2019

4th September 2019 By propel-admin

Allison Transmission will present its complete range of propulsion solutions at Busworld Europe 2019 and puts latest advances in fuel-saving technology into the limelight. Allison Transmission, a leader in propulsion solutions, will display its full range of systems for midi buses, city buses and coaches at Busworld 2019 (October 18 – 23; Brussels Expo; Stand […]

Bespoke off-road bus takes on the Australian outback with the help of Allison transmissions

19th July 2021 By Louise

Specialist body builder, Able Bus and Coach of Perth, develops off-road and all-wheel buses based on an all-wheel drive Isuzu truck chassis for some of the most arduous bus routes in the world! PERTH, Australia – Able Bus and Coach, a manufacturer of specialist off-road buses and personnel carriers from Perth in Western Australia, has […]

Volare exports Allison-equipped school buses to Dubai

26th January 2017 By propel-admin

First Volare Access models sold to international market feature a capacity for 31 passengers and fully automatic Allison transmissions SÃO PAULO – Volare, a leading Brazilian manufacturer of small buses, recently sold 35 of its Volver Access school buses to Dubai Taxi Co.’s School Bus Division in the United Arab Emirates. The exported model is […]

First Russian LNG bus is equipped with an Allison Automatic

17th October 2019 By Louise

Russia’s first home-produced LNG bus, the LOTOS 105 by RariTEK, has an Allison fully automatic transmission for high performance in city traffic, with lower operation and service costs. The first Russian manufacturer to produce a bus fuelled by liquified natural gas (LNG) has specified an Allison fully automatic transmission. The LOTOS 105 10.5-metre low-floor bus […]

Zhongtong CNG buses with Allison Transmissions upgrade public transport in Armenia

16th September 2021 By Louise

211 Zhongtong CNG city buses equipped with Allison T 270TM transmissions will provide commuters in Armenia’s capital with a greener, more convenient and comfortable way to travel BEIJING, September 2021 – Allison Transmission and leading Chinese bus manufacturer Zhongtong Bus Holding Co., Ltd. have collaborated to deliver 211 compressed natural gas (CNG) city buses equipped […]

1962 Routemaster with Allison transmission gains Low Emission Bus certification

28th June 2017 By propel-admin

Repowered and retrofitted with Allison’s new T2100 and FuelSense® 2.0 Max software, the iconic double-decker is ready for London’s future emissions standards LONDON – A 1962 Routemaster double-decker bus retrofitted with an Allison transmission has become the oldest vehicle to be awarded Low Emission Bus (LEB) certification, matching the environmental credentials of the latest diesel […]

London bus trial confirms fuel savings after retrofitting Allison’s xFE transmission

18th October 2019 By Louise

Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL) backs UK customer transmission upgrade programme following Go Ahead London’s up to 7.13% fuel saving on an ADL Enviro200 midibus. Real-world trials of a midibus retrofitted with Allison’s xFE transmission hardware and FuelSense® 2.0 software are showing fuel economy improvements of up to 7.13%, and an average across seasons of 4.37%. […]

First Bus Upgrades 220 Buses With Allison’s xFE Transmission

10th November 2021 By Louise

Allison’s transmissions reduce fuel consumption by 8.5%, paying back the cost of the upgrade in little more than a year and prolonging the operational life of the bus. AMPTHILL, UK, November 10 2021 – Allison Transmission will supply 220 T2100 xFE™ (for extra fuel economy) transmissions to First Bus, one of the largest bus operators […]

New Mercedes-Benz front-engine bus with an Allison fully automatic transmission is unveiled in Argentina

11th January 2018 By propel-admin

OF1621 model features an Allison T270 with a retarder for extending brake life – and significantly reducing maintenance costs BUENOS AIRES, Argentina – Mercedes-Benz Argentina and its official dealer COLCAR teamed up with Allison to develop a new bus for public passenger transportation. The front-engine OF1621 chassis is equipped with a T270 fully automatic transmission, […]