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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 […]

Allison Transmission showcases new Magirus fire truck at SICUR 2018

6th March 2018 By propel-admin

Equipped with an Allison 3000 Series™ transmission for greater acceleration and enhanced manoeuvrability, the compact emergency vehicle is ideal for urban environments MADRID – Allison Transmission showcased the new Magirus City fire truck at SICUR 2018, the International Security Safety and Fire Exhibition. Ideal for city use, the vehicle features a narrow wheelbase and slim […]

JACOBS TO INTRODUCE CYLINDER DEACTIVATION (CDA) TECHNOLOGY AT IAA COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TRADE FAIR

6th September 2018 By propel-admin

Lower emissions and improved fuel economy gained through a new application of Jacobs’ well-proven valve actuation technology. Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, the world’s leading manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, will introduce its new Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology to the European market at IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018 (Hannover, Germany, September 20-27). […]

Allison Transmission to build advanced vehicle environmental test facility

1st March 2019 By propel-admin

Vehicle Environmental Test facility to provide unique value to Allison partners Allison Transmission, a global leader in medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles, is investing in a new vehicle testing facility that will facilitate further innovation in the industry. This facility is to be located on the campus of Allison’s global headquarters […]

JACOBS VEHICLE SYSTEMS SUPPORTING SUPER TRUCK II PROGRAMME

29th October 2019 By Louise

Jacobs Vehicle Systems®, a worldwide manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation systems, recently released the results of fuel consumption and emission reduction tests with the company’s Cylinder Deactivation (CDA) technology under evaluation with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Super Truck II programme. Jacobs’ CDA was installed on a 13-litre Navistar engine […]

Allison Transmission urges truck fleet operators to review transmission servicing intervals

30th July 2020 By Louise

Biffa’s UK fleet cuts £200,000 per year from transmission servicing costs with Allison Transmission’s help Savings of £200,000 per year on truck transmission servicing costs are planned to be achieved by Biffa, the UK’s leading sustainable waste management business, as a result of advice provided by Allison Transmission. Biffa’s experience demonstrates how, by consulting Allison […]

Allison Transmission extends warranty for construction vehicles

25th February 2021 By Louise

Generous new extended warranty offer in the EMEA region is part of an initiative to raise awareness of the advantages of fully automatic transmissions over automated manual transmissions. Allison Transmission, the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, has launched a new warranty promotion for customers in the construction […]