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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, […]

Verdict favours Viessmann at Manchester Crown Court

22nd March 2018 By propel-admin

Largest UK installation of Vitodens 200-W condensing boilers ensures silence (and warmth) in court, while reducing emissions and energy consumption A new heating system incorporating 16 Viessmann Vitodens 200-W 150 kW condensing boilers has been installed at Manchester Crown Court, by Viessmann partner Aston Cord Energy Services Ltd, to replace an outdated and poorly functioning […]

Allison Transmission to provide fleet managers with connected capabilities

13th June 2018 By propel-admin

Initial rollout of transmission health information will be available from multiple service providers for on-highway vehicles operating in North America Allison Transmission has partnered with multiple North American telematics service providers (TSPs) to deliver transmission health information by year-end. TSPs will begin integrating Allison into their applications for a single, efficient fleet management experience. “We […]

Viessmann continues to build up customer care

19th July 2018 By propel-admin

Installers and end-users can rely on an ever-increasing commitment to service, as reflected in service team expansion, extended call centre opening hours and market-leading results. Viessmann is continuing to make step changes to its customer service provision with the appointment of four new area service managers. The roles will support a field service engineer force […]

Jacobs delivers 1 Millionth engine brake for heavy-duty world engines

14th November 2018 By propel-admin

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announces the sale of its one millionth engine brake for Daimler Trucks’ heavy duty engine platform (HDEP). For more than 10 years, Daimler Trucks has relied on the braking performance of the “Jake Brake®”, an especially […]

Cruden illustrates the ease of adding a driving simulator to the automotive testing tool chain

18th February 2019 By propel-admin

Advanced simulator manufacturer Cruden will demonstrate the ease in which driver-in-the-loop (DIL) simulators can be added to existing automotive test environments and toolchains – particularly for the development and validation of ADAS and AD controllers – at the Automotive Testing Expo Europe 2019 (Stuttgart; May 21st-23rd; Hall 8, Stand 8630). While driving simulators have traditionally […]

Government launches flagship auto supply chain programme – SMMT Industry Forum will support the delivery

15th April 2019 By propel-admin

New government-backed programme to improve UK manufacturing competitiveness and productivity is open for business; new “NMCL” approach has been successfully piloted by companies in the North West of England. A £16 million programme to help make the UK’s advanced automotive manufacturing supply chain more competitive was launched by Business Secretary, Greg Clark, last week (April […]

Eiffage chooses Volvo dump trucks equipped with Allison transmission

3rd July 2019 By propel-admin

Industry-leading 55-tonne payload helps French construction company be more efficient. French civil engineering construction company, The Eiffage Group, has selected Volvo A60H dump trucks with Allison full automatic transmissions to work on infrastructure projects around the world. Earthworks and large construction activities require machines capable of transporting very large loads, on very difficult driving zones […]

Viessmann launches the UK’s lowest output system boiler as new Vitodens 200 range arrives

7th October 2019 By Louise

At just 11 kW output, the UK’s newest and smallest system boiler will provide end-users with an optimum-sized, efficient and reliable boiler with a lower price tag. Telford, UK – Viessmann is introducing the UK’s lowest output system boiler this month, as its new Vitodens 200 domestic boiler range arrives in merchants across the country. […]

Rally-winning trucks prove the advantages of having an Allison fully automatic in the toughest conditions

5th February 2020 By Louise

The Dakar Rally and Africa Eco Race, both famous for punishing machinery, affirm the superior usability and durability of Allison Automatics The advantages of Allison fully automatic transmissions over automated manual and manual transmissions were proven spectacularly in January in two of the toughest motorsport competitions on earth. Allison-equipped vehicles claimed the majority of top-ten […]