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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 […]

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 […]

Allison Transmission Unveils the Most Compact, Powerful Electric Propulsion Solution for Low-Floor Bus Applications

25th April 2019 By propel-admin

At the Advanced Clean Technology Expo, Allison Transmission, a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty propulsion solutions for commercial vehicles, is introducing the new ABE Series, the first e-axle advanced ultra-low floor electric bus powertrain system in the market. The ABE Series e-axles are one of the world’s most powerful and compact fully integrated electric […]

Allison Transmission’s eGen FlexTM electric hybrid solution introduced in New York City Transit buses

22nd April 2021 By Louise

The full electric capable eGen Flex will enhance quality of life, help protect the environment and increase fuel economy Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for commercial and defence vehicles, the largest global manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, and a leader in electrified propulsion systems, is pleased […]

Allison equips Volare mini-buses exported to Qatar

7th June 2019 By propel-admin

The units will be used to transport oil company employees in the city of Doha. Volare, a specialist manufacturer of five to 10 tonne passenger transport vehicles, has signed a contract to export 19 Volare Fly 9 Executive mini-buses equipped with Allison T 2100 fully automatic transmissions, to Qatar. The customer is MBM Transport, one […]

King Long China exports CNG buses equipped with Allison Automatics to Guadalajara City in Mexico

1st June 2021 By Louise

The delivery of 166 King Long CNG city buses featuring Allison T 270R, T 280R and T 325R transmissions will utilise abundant local natural gas supplies and upgrade the public transport in Guadalajara, the second largest city in Mexico Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions and the […]

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 […]