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Gamma chooses Allison Automatics for multi-role military vehicles

26th November 2018 By propel-admin

Hungary-assembled Allison 3000 Series™ and 4000 Series™ transmissions allow Komondor light-armoured vehicles to perform with precision under extreme conditions Demanding superior manoeuvrability in any environment, Gamma Technical Corporation recently demonstrated the capabilities of its Komondor light armoured vehicles equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions. Test drives at the Allison Customer Experience Center and Drive Track […]

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 […]

Brazilian city welcomes first bi-articulated Scania buses with Allison fully automatic transmissions

11th March 2020 By Louise

In operation in Curitiba for almost nine months, Brazil’s first Scania bi-articulated buses have positively surprised fleet owners and users Urban transport system operator, Viação Cidade Sorriso, has reported positive results from its purchase of Brazil’s first six Scania bi-articulated buses, which operate in the southern city of Curitiba. The buses are 27 metres-long, have […]

Swiss city takes hybrid refuse trucks with Allison Automatics

3rd September 2020 By Louise

Three new MAN TGS hybrid refuse vehicles join the fleet of Thun in Switzerland; trucks feature the latest Euro 6d engines with Allison’s 4000 SeriesTM transmissions and have fully electric refuse collection bodies. The Civil Engineering Department of the Swiss city of Thun has added three new three-axle MAN TGS chassis to its waste collection […]

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 […]

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 announces xFE models with technology to further increase fuel economy for its 1000 Series™ and 2000 Series™

6th October 2017 By propel-admin

Previously only available with select 3000 Series™ models, expanded xFE portfolio now enables smaller, medium-duty buses and trucks to also use even less fuel Allison Transmission today announced availability of its latest fuel economy technology for its 1000 Series™ and 2000 Series™. Referred to as xFE, designating extra fuel economy, the fully automatic bus and […]

Turkish bus operator will upgrade its entire fleet to fully automatic transmissions

23rd May 2018 By propel-admin

Decision by 171-strong fleet, following experience with Allison-equipped Otokar Doruk low floor buses, is driven by desire to eliminate driver mistakes and increase passenger comfort. GAZİANTEP, Turkey – Five years after first experiencing the benefits of buses equipped with fully automatic Allison transmissions, Gaziantep Transportation Co. (aka Gaziulaş), an affiliate of Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, a […]

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 […]

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 […]