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Allison Transmission builds upon its history of innovative and adaptive propulsion solutions for defence vehicle fleets

19th February 2019 By propel-admin

Representatives discuss the company’s current and upcoming automatic transmissions for tracked and wheeled military applications at IDEX 2019 Allison Transmission continues to support critical missions with its world-class fully automatic transmissions. Known for superior performance and exceptional reliability, Allison Automatics continue to evolve to meet the stringent demands of military fleets worldwide. Allison representatives are […]

Mobile intensive care unit provides gentle transport for the heaviest of German patients

10th September 2019 By propel-admin

The Bavarian Red Cross has acquired new, specially-designed intensive care ambulances based on the Iveco EuroCargo; the Allison fully automatic transmission smoothly multiplies engine torque during vehicle start-up and delivers uninterrupted, continuous power shifts. MAINZ, Germany – The Bavarian Red Cross in Germany has acquired three new intensive care ambulances, with a further three due […]

U.S. Army in Germany receives more fire trucks equipped with Allison transmissions

2nd July 2020 By Louise

Eight new Rosenbauer-body Scania fire trucks with Allison fully automatic transmissions are in operation at U.S. Army in Germany fire departments. The U.S. Army in Germany recently added eight Scania structural pumper P410 B4x4HZ trucks with Rosenbauer-body and Allison 4000 Series™ fully automatic transmissions to its fire fleet. The vehicles, featuring the new CP 31 […]

Allison Transmission awarded $3.6 Million Engineering Contract to Maintain Superior Performance of the Abrams Powertrain

9th February 2021 By Louise

The contract awarded to Allison Transmission will support the continuous improvement of the Army’s Abrams Main Battle Tank fleet. The U.S. Army selected Allison Transmission, the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial and military vehicles, to undertake an engineering program that builds upon previous analysis and evaluates the X1100-3B1 […]

Electric vehicle manufacturer EMOSS Mobile Systems chooses Allison 4500 fully automatic transmission

7th February 2018 By propel-admin

European OEM uses Allison for torque multiplication to haul heavier loads, traverse steep inclines and extend battery life With its commitment to address emissions and noise regulations in Europe, EMOSS Mobile Systems has developed an Allison transmission-equipped electric semi-truck that has a range exceeding 300 miles. The EMOSS Electric Vehicle with Extender Range (E.V.E.R.) semi-truck […]

Triel customises Scania turntable ladder truck with Allison 4500 transmission

10th August 2018 By propel-admin

Fire engine equipped with an Allison Automatic was designed to meet the industry needs for an exceptionally high-reaching and responsive emergency vehicle Demanding greater manoeuvrability and compatibility with firefighting accessories, specialty vehicle maker Triel-HT Group has chosen an Allison 4500 fully automatic transmission for its turntable ladder truck with a 42 metre reach. A Scania […]

Allison Transmission to show popular Off-Highway Series models at Bauma 2019

27th February 2019 By propel-admin

Fully automatic transmission manufacturer supports OEMs and fleets with technology that provides performance, durability, productivity, manoeuvrability and comfort. Allison Transmission will exhibit its Off-Highway Series of fully automatic transmission models at Bauma 2019, the world’s leading trade fair for construction machinery (April 8-14; Hall A3, booth 320, Munich). Allison offers unrivalled reliability for the toughest […]

ANOTHER MILESTONE FOR JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS

16th October 2019 By Louise

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a leading worldwide manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, recently celebrated the delivery of its eight millionth engine brake. This milestone comes less than two years after Jacobs shipped its seven millionth brake, and nearly 60 years after the company’s first engine brake, invented by Clessie Cummins, […]

Jacobs Vehicle Systems Supports CARB’s latest guidelines for heavy truck emissions

8th July 2020 By Louise

Jacobs Vehicle Systems responds positively to newly proposed emission reduction strategies by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). On June 23rd, CARB posted a set of amendments on its website, which are to be discussed at its public meeting on August 27th. The projected emission rule will require that new heavy trucks still using fossil […]

Allison Transmission partners with American Rheinmetall Vehicles to produce the propulsion system for Lynx OMFV offering

22nd February 2021 By Louise

Allison’s newest electric hybrid cross-drive transmission is selected by American Rheinmetall Vehicles for the U.S. Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle (OMFV) competition. Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions for tactical wheeled and tracked defence platforms and a leader in commercial-duty electrified propulsion systems is proud to announce a strategic partnership […]