Press release Archives - Propel Technology

Independent testing proves Allison 2500 transmission delivers 5 percent better fuel economy than Eaton Procision®

27th February 2017 By propel-admin

Allison fully automatic with FuelSense® beats Eaton dual clutch transmission in third-party analysis INDIANAPOLIS – Feb. 27, 2017 – Allison Transmission has announced results of certified, third-party testing that proves its fully automatic Allison 2500 with FuelSense® technology provides 5 percent better fuel economy than the Eaton Procision® dual clutch transmission (DCT). Assuming 50,000 miles […]

Viessmann introduces new boiler registration app for installers

4th April 2017 By propel-admin

Gas Safe and warranty registrations can now be made anytime and anywhere; “saves an hour a week in admin,” says installer. Telford, UK – Viessmann has introduced an app that enables installers to register new boilers quickly and simply on their tablets and smartphones. It is designed to reduce the time spent by installers on […]

Genesis Housing Association chooses Insite Energy to manage metering and billing management across its heat networks

20th June 2017 By propel-admin

Competitive process for four-year, £1.7 million contract sees Insite Energy recognised for partnership model, flexibility, technological solutions and value. Insite Energy has been selected by Genesis Housing Association to manage metering, credit billing and prepayment for its 4,500 heat network-connected flats across London and the South East. The four-year contract worth £1.7 million follows a […]

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 […]

Allison reaches milestone with production of the 500,000th transmission in its 4000 Series™

13th November 2017 By propel-admin

INDIANAPOLIS – Allison Transmission has announced the production of its 500,000th fully automatic 4000 Series™ transmission (November 10th, 2017). Benefiting a wide range of commercial-duty vehicles, the transmission series is used in applications that include refuse, construction, fire and emergency, distribution, coach and transit bus, and motorhomes. Allison began producing the 4000 Series transmission at […]

New heating technology secures Excellent BREEAM rating for low carbon student block

6th February 2018 By propel-admin

The newly-built Walpole in South London is the UK’s first installation of Viessmann’s award-winning Vitocrossal 100 boilers A new five-storey student accommodation development opposite Goldsmiths University in London’s New Cross has achieved an Excellent BREEAM rating by using space-saving, state-of-the-art heating equipment. Walpole, which houses 87 students in cluster flats and self-contained studios, uses both […]

JACOBS INTRODUCES 1.5 STROKE HPD (HIGH POWER DENSITY) ENGINE BRAKE

17th May 2018 By propel-admin

A new version of Jacobs’ innovative braking technology is part of a common modular design frame of compression release brakes that can be specified according to customer engine characteristics and adapted to local market requirements. Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems, has launched 1.5 Stroke HPD, a new […]

Automotive industry slow to take diversity to the next level, new research shows

22nd June 2018 By propel-admin

New automotive sector research findings are a wake-up call for leaders to be bold or risk missing out on top talent. New research* unveiled at an inaugural diversity and inclusion (D&I) event for automotive industry leaders has highlighted the sector’s need to increase the pace of change, to stay competitive. Almost half (49%) of senior […]

Viessmann Vitodens gas boilers awarded Which? Best Buy status for second consecutive year

17th September 2018 By propel-admin

Viessmann has secured a Which? Best Buy status for its six most popular Vitodens gas boilers for the second year in succession. The annual survey by Which? – the UK’s largest consumer organisation – conducts robust research in order to “reveal the boiler brands you can trust.” Viessmann is also one of only two boiler […]

Allison Transmission highlights productivity credentials to Brazil’s booming construction sector

5th December 2018 By propel-admin

Eight per cent more concrete in seven per cent less time: the case for fully automatic transmissions comes as Brazil prepares for growth in infrastructure spending. SÃO PAULO, Brazil – Allison fully automatic transmissions were presented last week (Nov. 26-29) at São Paulo’s M&T Expo 2018, the international trade fair for the construction and mining […]