Truck Archives - Propel Technology

First Allison-equipped Mercedes-Benz Antos rear-loader vehicles destined for German waste management company

6th February 2017 By propel-admin

Refuse fleet market demand called for new release of the Allison 3200 model transmission in the Mercedes-Benz Antos; Jakob Becker Group has selected Allison transmissions for almost 20 years KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany – The first Mercedes-Benz Antos rear-loader vehicles with Allison fully automatic transmissions will be delivered to Jakob Becker Group in Mehlingen. The trucks, expected […]

Mitsubishi Fuso expands Allison Transmission’s presence in Class 4 and Class 5 truck market

8th June 2018 By propel-admin

Gasoline-powered FUSO FE Series cab-over-engine models are equipped with a fully automatic Allison 1000 Series™ featuring FuelSense® as standard equipment Allison Transmission’s presence in the Class 4 and Class 5 truck market has recently expanded with Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America unveiling its new FUSO FE Gas series cabover work trucks. “We are […]

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 […]

Allison Transmission, Alexander Dennis Collaborate on Electric Version of World’s Best Selling Double Decker Bus

26th April 2019 By propel-admin

At the Advanced Clean Technology Expo, two industry leaders announced a collaboration aimed at bolstering the electrification of transit buses. Allison Transmission, a global leader in commercial-duty propulsion solutions, and Alexander Dennis, one of the world’s leading bus and coach builders, are working together to develop efficient, powerful electric buses. A first step in this […]

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 […]

Allison Transmission receives innovation award for on-board energy conversion in military tactical vehicles

5th October 2020 By Louise

Allison’s 3200 Specialty Series™ transmission converts mechanical energy from the vehicle’s engine into electrical energy to create a fully integrated generator. Allison Transmission and Leonardo DRS received the top 2020 Technology Innovators Award from Military & Aerospace Electronics and Intelligent Aerospace for their transmission in the TITAN On Board Vehicle Power (OBVP) system for medium […]

Indonesia’s medium tank programme features Allison Transmission

20th May 2021 By Louise

Allison’s cross-drive transmission powers Indonesia’s Harimau (Black Tiger) Medium Tank Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and military vehicles has collaborated with Caterpillar Defense, FNSS and PT Pindad, to provide a new medium tank to the Indonesian Armed Forces, known as the Harimau. Nail Kurt, FNSS […]

IKEA introduces special Allison-equipped vehicles at its Swedish distribution centres

7th February 2017 By propel-admin

Scania tractors with unique cab and fully automatic 3000 Series™ transmissions undertake warehouse shuttling duties ÄLMHULT, Sweden – Furniture and home furnishing retailer, IKEA, has introduced specially-designed Scania tractors at its two distribution centres in Sweden. For efficiency and comfort, they are equipped with fully automatic Allison 3000 Series™ transmissions. The oldest distribution centre, in […]

Allison Transmission 9832 Oil Field Series™ chosen for Lanzhou Shengda high-tech fracturing truck

15th June 2018 By propel-admin

Lanzhou Shengda 3000 fracturing trucks equipped with the Allison 9832 Oil Field Series™ transmission have pumped up the pace of shale oil and gas recovery in China. Poor road conditions and mountainous terrain often limit the size and amount of equipment that can be transported to a work site. In addition, shale oil and gas […]

Iveco Stralis methane trucks make Transgourmet food transport more environmentally-friendly

9th January 2019 By propel-admin

With a range of up to 550 kms, five new Iveco Stralis gas trucks with smooth, quiet Allison transmissions, are clean, efficient and productive for inner-city deliveries for German refrigerated delivery operation ULM, Germany – Transgourmet, the European cash & carry and wholesale supplier, has purchased five Allison transmission-equipped CNG-powered Iveco Stralis NP trucks, as […]