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Allison Transmission’s powershifting Twin Countershaft gearbox to offer improved...

4/15/2011 4:26 AM EST  -   Propel Technology
Pioneering 10-speed fully automatic transmission incorporates Allison’s torque converter and twin countershaft design to provide both optimised acceleration and higher fuel economy across a range of duty cycles.
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA – Allison Transmission has unveiled a new and unique fully automatic transmission for tractor units at the 2011 Mid-America Trucking Show in Louisville, Kentucky. The highly...
Bliss Fox A380
 

Allison delivers Bliss-Fox the drive to push the world’s largest passenger jet

1/10/2011 5:02 AM EST  -   Propel Technology
Allison-equipped Bliss-Fox F1-500 model tractor is the first to be specifically designed for use with the Airbus A380
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Australian ground support equipment manufacturer Bliss-Fox has selected Allison’s 4500 automatic transmission for its new generation Bliss-Fox F1-500, the pushback tractor that was designed and engineered to handle the higher loads demanded by the arrival of the Airbus A380 at...
Fresh Start 2
 

Automatic trucks increase efficiency for Fresh Start Bakeries

12/9/2010 11:38 AM EST  -   Propel Technology
One of the world’s largest suppliers of hamburger buns and bakery products is realising new efficiencies in its Australian fleet; ease of driving wins over “macho” drivers.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Fresh Start Bakeries, the company that supplies McDonalds with its hamburger buns across Australia, has started switching its fleet of manual transmission rigid delivery trucks to fully automatics in a bid to reduce driver...
Theiss 1
 

Allison provides economical and assured transmission replacement for leading Aus...

11/8/2010 4:39 AM EST  -   Propel Technology
Theiss Services has chosen Allison Transmissions to “re-gear” a front loader equipped Volvo refuse truck in a bid to save money and ensure long term reliability and service.
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Thiess Services has discovered that it is a less expensive proposition to fit a new Allison transmission to its Volvo FM12 than to overhaul the original factory fitted Powertronic transmission. The switch to Allison has...
Volvo FM480 Scania G480
 

First Allison-equipped Volvo FM480 gravel truck is “sensational” says Swedish ag...

10/14/2010 11:28 AM EST  -   Propel Technology
Vehicle is praised for high productivity and effortless no ’roll back’ starts even whilst fully laden on steep grades.
The Hall Brothers Company in Hässleholm, Sweden, has become the first company to specify a Volvo FM480 truck with an Allison Transmission. In a very short space of the time, the gravel producers are already reporting productivity and cost reduction benefits. Established originally as...
T280R
 

Optimised Allison transmission is the efficient choice for 12m city buses; lates...

9/30/2010 10:02 AM EST  -   Propel Technology
Under strict SORT tests on the 12m low floor city bus from SOR Libchavy, the Allison T280R transmission with latest optimisation features delivers great fuel economy
HANNOVER, GERMANY - Allison Transmission’s T280R model has come out on top in a fuel efficiency test that Czech bus manufacturer SOR Libchavy spol. s.r.o. conducted as part of its city bus optimisation activity. Delivering 38.4 l/100km over the...
STAF Transport
 

Refrigerated distribution truck fleet returns 24 percent average fuel consumptio...

9/29/2010 10:24 AM EST  -   Propel Technology
Comparison trial of automated manual and Allison fully automatic transmission-equipped Renault Premiums by French distribution group sees the Allison transmission returning an average of 8.5 l/100km fuel reduction (24 percent less) by using a smaller power-pack while ensuring optimum productivity.
HANNOVER, GERMANY— A 12 month trial by STAF Transports, the leading refrigerated food distribution group in Paris,...
3000 Series
 

Stress reduction on rough terrain: Mercedes-Benz Zetros with Allison fully autom...

9/22/2010 11:50 AM EST  -   Propel Technology
Mainz, September 2010 – Mercedes-Benz has introduced the new Zetros, a remarkable vehicle suitable for many of the toughest applications, including construction, open-cast mining, breakdown services, fire brigades and civil protection, military, winter road maintenance and building power line installation for the energy sector. The optional Allison six-speed fully automatic transmission 3000 Series, available with...

Allison Transmission, Inc., reveals plans to construct new state-of-the-art manu...

9/22/2010 7:49 AM EST  -   Propel Technology
During a 10-year manufacturing anniversary celebration in Hungary, Allison Transmission revealed plans to build a new manufacturing facility. The new facility is expected to produce 3000, 4000 and Torqmatic® Series fully automatic transmissions for the company’s European and International customers.
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Magna Steyr
 

Allison is the natural transmission choice for CNG commercial vehicles around th...

9/22/2010 6:58 AM EST  -   Propel Technology
Inherent benefits of Allison’s patented torque converter technology and full power shifts enhance the value of CNG-powered trucks and buses. New customers around the World agree
HANNOVER, GERMANY – Allison Transmission has been a leader in developing fully automatic transmissions for commercial duty vehicles for more than 60 years, engineering products for petrol, diesel and a growing number of CNG powered...