Truck Archives - Propel Technology

Aomori Airport upgrades emergency response fleet with new, larger Allison-equipped Rosenbauer fire fighting vehicle

22nd September 2017 By propel-admin

To address its aging fleet, Aomori Airport recently took delivery of the first Rosenbauer Panther 8×8 aircraft rescue fire fighting (ARFF) truck, equipped with two engines and two Allison 4800 automatic transmissions. “When an aviation accident occurs, the first three minutes are vital,” said Keiji Kato, chief of Aomori Airport Fire Department. “The important thing […]

JACOBS TO SPOTLIGHT PROVEN BENEFITS OF HPD (HIGH POWER DENSITY) ENGINE BRAKE AT IAA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

5th July 2018 By propel-admin

OEM development programmes and trials in Europe, North America and Asia are proving Jacobs’ innovative braking technology is superior to traditional compression release braking and well-suited to engines with CNG as well as diesel. Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, will spotlight its High […]

Kazakhstan manufacturer of armoured vehicles relies on Allison Automatics

22nd January 2019 By propel-admin

Armoured vehicles manufactured by Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering are equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions for better performance over difficult terrain Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering (KPE), a supplier to the Ministry of Defence of Kazakhstan and the largest supplier of armoured vehicles in Central Asia, has chosen the Allison Transmission 3000 Series™ for its latest range of […]

Scania 6×6 G500 trucks replace dumpers in Norway

16th July 2019 By propel-admin

With dump trucks increasingly considered too big for public roads in Norway, fleets are choosing powerful construction trucks instead. One haulage company has invested in three Scania 6×6 G500s with Allison fully automatic transmissions. Construction fleets in Norway have been seeking the help of Scania to overcome the issue of dump trucks outgrowing the country’s […]

Hyundai Trucks offers Allison fully automatic in light duty trucks in Australia

4th June 2020 By Louise

The Allison 1000 Series™ fully automatic transmission with xFE technology is now available as an option on all four Hyundai Mighty trucks sold in Australia. As the first light duty truck to offer an Allison fully automatic in this market, Hyundai Trucks Australia aims to increase its brand appeal and provide a clear advantage over […]

Allison heads to Bauma CHINA 2020 as Chinese manufacturer specifies transmission on autonomous truck

17th November 2020 By Louise

North Hauler Joint Stock Co. Ltd (NHL) chooses Allison Transmission for new NTR100A autonomous rigid dump truck; 20 units have been sold to China’s largest cement manufacturer Allison Transmission will exhibit its Off-Highway Series™ (ORS) of fully automatic transmissions at Bauma CHINA 2020, the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery (November 24-27; Hall 5, […]

Japanese transport business adopts Allison transmissions to help alleviate back pain in long haul drivers

27th September 2021 By Louise

S-Transport Service has selected Hino Motors’ Ranger medium-duty truck equipped with Allison’s fully automatic transmission as part of its efforts to shift its fleet to vehicles with two-pedals and Park position. TOKYO, September 27th 2021 – Allison Transmission Japan, the Japanese subsidiary of Allison Transmission, has announced that S-Transport Service, a precision equipment transportation company […]

Transport company chooses Allison transmissions for just-in-time airport deliveries

31st October 2017 By propel-admin

Swedish TNT contractor delivers around the clock with 10 Volvo FL trucks equipped with the fully automatic Allison 3000 Series™; reliability, productivity and ease of driving credentials make package ideal for UK fleets STOCKHOLM – Br. Bäver Transport, one of Stockholm’s biggest haulage companies which primarily delivers air cargo for TNT in Sweden, has chosen […]

Swedish scrap metal transport fleet uses Allison transmissions for durability and life cycle value

9th July 2018 By propel-admin

Continuous Power Technology™ also helps Lantz Metall drivers accelerate faster and manoeuvre easier in congested Stockholm streets SOLLENTUNA, Sweden – Lantz Metall rents out containers, delivers them to customers and retrieves them when full. Five of its eight Stockholm-based Scania trucks are equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions where they deliver durability and life cycle […]

GMC to offer 10-speed fully automatic Allison branded transmissions in 2020 Sierra Heavy Duties

24th January 2019 By propel-admin

GM to produce Allison 10-speed transmission for GMC Sierra Heavy Duty trucks Allison Transmission Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ALSN), the largest global provider of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions, announced today, along with GMC, the availability of a 10-speed, fully automatic transmission in the new Sierra heavy-duty truck. Equipped with the Allison branded 10-speed transmission, the […]