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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 […]

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 […]