Allison Transmission maximizes efficiency in 110 new TEMSA Avenue CNG buses
For the first time, Istanbul Otobüs A.Ş. equips its 110 new 12-meter TEMSA Avenue CNG buses with Allison fully automatic transmissions
ISTANBUL – Specified with Allison fully automatic transmissions to maximize vehicle efficiency, Turkish manufacturer TEMSA recently delivered its first 12-meter Avenue CNG buses to Istanbul Otobüs A.Ş.
With its population of more than 14 million, traffic congestion in Istanbul ranks among the worst in the world. Istanbul Otobüs develops public transportation solutions that reduce automobile use in the city and preferred TEMSA’s new Allison-equipped CNG bus model in light of positive results from passenger satisfaction and environmental consciousness studies.
According to Abdullah Yasir Sahin, general manager of Istanbul Otobüs A.S., Allison’s technology complements CNG engines by enhancing vehicle performance. “We prefer more comfortable, economical and safer transportation models, therefore we gave preference to TEMSA’s Avenue CNG vehicles,” said Sahin. “Allison fully automatic transmissions, with recognized CNG engine compatibility, were the inevitable option for continuous stop and start operations.”
Allison Transmission’s Torqmatic® Series is specifically designed for city buses having engine power up to 410 kW. The T350R transmission installed in these TEMSA buses has six forward and one reverse gear and is equipped with advanced 5th Generation electronic controls. Continuous power is transferred smoothly during each gearshift while engine torque is multiplied at launch enhancing CNG engine performance. As a result, Allison-equipped vehicles not only accelerate faster –but also perform more efficiently.
In dense city traffic, Allison Automatics offer other benefits as well. “Our drivers feel comfortable because they can focus completely on the road, thanks to Allison fully automatic transmissions. This, in turn, provides us many advantages in terms of reliable service and safety,” said Sahin.
Taner Gider, Allison’s area manager for Turkey and the Middle East, emphasized the advantages offered by fully automatic transmissions compatible with CNG engines. “Allison generates solutions that address both market demands for more environmentally-friendly vehicles and the power and performance challenges that characterize engines built to use alternative fuels,” he said.
About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and is a leader in hybrid-propulsion systems for city buses. Allison transmissions are used in a variety of applications including refuse, construction, fire, distribution, bus, motorhomes, defense and energy. Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA and employs approximately 2,700 people worldwide. With a market presence in more than 80 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China and Brazil with manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Hungary and India. Allison also has approximately 1,400 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit allisontransmission.com.
About Istanbul Otobus A. S.*
Istanbul Otobüs Isletmeleri A.Ş. provides convenient public transportation for the city’s community, while protecting sustainable development, offering excellent service and developing relevant social responsibility policies. As a leader in its sector, Istanbul Otobüs Isletmeleri A.Ş. implements innovations, and modernization to ensure community access to safe, comfortable and economical travel on vehicles equipped with the latest technology and highest quality standards.
*Information obtained from Istanbul Otobüs A. Ş.’s official website.
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