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Allison Transmission’s powershifting Twin Countershaft gearbox to offer improved fuel efficiency for tractor units across the entire drive cycle

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 innovative gearbox, set to debut in North America in late 2012, has been designed specifically to maximise productivity and fuel efficiency during both cruising and stop-start operation.

Another record-breaking year in buses for Allison Transmission

Over 15,000 Allison transmissions sold; hybrid sales again exceed 1,000 in one year; Allison’s global presence in new and developing markets grows as efficiency-driven operators choose Allison for their transit systemsShanghai, China – Allison Transmission, once again announces record sales into the global city bus and coach market, during 2010. With more than 15,000 units sold into this sector worldwide, Allison further strengthens its position as a premier provider of automatic transmissions and hybrid systems. This success came as a result of increased customer demand for fuel efficient

A product for every application at 59th UITP; Allison to showcase new 2011 transmission upgrades and the widest transmission range for global city bus

Fuel economy software, driveline optimization, and prognostics features are trusted to save fuel and reduce maintenance costs for established and new bus fleets and markets around the world.Dubai, UAE – Allison Transmission Inc., the premier global provider of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsions systems, will highlight the breadth of its product range by exhibiting four different transmission families at the 59th UITP Mobility & City Transport Exhibition next month (Dubai World Trade Centre; April 10-14, 2011). Visitors will learn about Allison’s latest

Astra with Allison automatics for power plant construction in the Swiss Alps: flying high, tunneling deep

Ten Allison-equipped Astra HD8 trucks make tunnel excavation duties productive, reliable and easier at the Nant de Drance and Linth-Limmern power plants.TORINO – The new construction of the pumped-storage power plant Nant de Drance in the canton of Valais calls for a fleet of robust, productive excavator trucks. The new underground hydro power plant is going to supply the future energy needs of Switzerland and its public transport system. Last spring, the construction consortium GMI (Groupement Marti Implenia) responsible for constructing the tunnel and power plant caverns, and processing

One refuse truck: 25,000 hours and 5 years; saving €30,000 in maintenance costs

Faithful Mercedes-Benz Atego refuse vehicle converts Eco-Equip’s fleet in Terrassa, Spain, to Allison fully automatics wherever possibleMADRID, SPAIN – Eco-Equip, a wholly-owned municipal company based in Terrassa, Spain, purchased a single Mercedes-Benz Atego 1828 (18 tonne, 280HP) fitted with an Allison 3000 Series automatic transmission in 2005. After winning over some sceptical drivers and saving an estimated €30,000 in clutch replacements, four new Allison-equipped Mercedes-Benz Axors have since joined the 25-strong refuse collection truck fleet. Furthermore, the company intends to buy

Focus on performance, fuel efficiency and productivity at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2011

Patented torque converter, LBSS and second reverse are just some of the Allison Transmission technological features relied on by the global construction industryLas Vegas, Nevada, USA - Allison Transmission, the premier global provider of commercial duty fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, invites the construction industry to learn how its comprehensive range of transmissions for mining, off road construction and heavy haulage applications deliver optimum performance, superior efficiency and productivity at this month’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG (March 22-26; Las Vegas

Mercedes-Benz delivers 10,000th Econic with Allison transmission

Milestone vehicle supplied to AWB municipal waste company in Cologne, GermanyMainz, Germany, February 2011 – The 10,000th Econic fitted with an Allison automatic transmission has been officially handed over to the AWB municipal waste company of Cologne, Germany. The AWB now successfully runs 130 Econics equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions in their fleet, and in the next three years they will receive a further 76. “The commercial vehicle market so far does not offer an alternative to the Econic. The Allison fully automatic transmission and the low entry cab have proven

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

Allison-equipped Bliss-Fox F1-500 model tractor is the first to be specifically designed for use with the Airbus A380SYDNEY, 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 airports around the globe. For the past 40 years, the company has consistently turned to Allison transmissions to cope with the loads and reliability demands airlines expect from

Allison Transmission-equipped water tankers enable rapid, safe response to rural fires in Ireland

Scarce water hydrants and a retained fire-fighting force call for special vehicles and fully automatic transmissions in County Clare, IrelandAllison Transmission is relied upon by fire and rescue services around the world for its fully automatic transmissions, which provide a host of benefits to this most critical application. Easy to operate in an emergency, they ensure reliability and maximum vehicle performance over any terrain. Low, and therefore less costly, transmission maintenance requirements, enable vehicles to be kept on the road and ready for action. Besides regular fire-fighting

Automatic trucks increase efficiency for Fresh Start Bakeries

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 fatigue, increase efficiency and lower maintenance costs. Fresh Start purchased five new UD and four Isuzu trucks equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions in August 2010 to

Allison provides economical and assured transmission replacement for leading Australian waste management company

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 additionally enabled Thiess to extend oil change intervals up to 6,000 hours (with the use of approved TES295 transmission fluids such as TranSynd) compared with the 500 hour intervals

Allison Transmission and Unimetro expand Columbia’s BRT system

The first 51 of 100 Allison transmissions is operational in Cali; transmissions optimised for the best combination of operation, performance and fuel consumptionThe BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system of Cali in Columbia is being supported by 51 Allison Transmission-equipped buses which have been supplied over the last year to major bus company Unimetro. A total of 100 International 3000RE buses with Allison transmissions will be operational as part of the MIO ‘Sistema Integrado de Transporte Masivo’ by 2011. Cali, like other cities in Columbia is five years into the establishment of a major BRT

First Allison-equipped Volvo FM480 gravel truck is “sensational” says Swedish aggregates company

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 agricultural harvesters in the 1920s, Hall Brothers operates one of the first stone crushing production facilities in the Europe. Today, the third and fourth generation of the family run the

Allison, the essential ingredient for powering massive road trains in Australian iron ore mine

Gulf Transport and Powertrans use Allison transmissions to help provide more efficient ore transport for Fortescue Metals in Australia’s rugged Pilbara.Specialist Australian heavy vehicle manufacturer, Powertrans has had success using Allison automatic transmissions in developing some of the world’s biggest road trains to enable Gulf Transport to fulfil a demanding ore transport contract at one of the biggest iron ore mines located in the booming Pilbara region of North Western Australia. The Powertrans ‘powered’ road trains feature a specially designed and built heavy-duty prime mover or

Optimised Allison transmission is the efficient choice for 12m city buses; latest technology achieves best fuel economy for SOR

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 economyHANNOVER, 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 SORT 2 cycle, the Allison Torqmatic® transmission with integrated retarder was proven to be the most economical fully automatic transmission option evaluated by the manufacturer. Under

Refrigerated distribution truck fleet returns 24 percent average fuel consumption reduction thanks to fully automatic transmission

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, France, has shown great fuel efficiency in refrigerated trucks equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions. STAF Transports operates a fleet of more than 350 vehicles and

Stress reduction on rough terrain: Mercedes-Benz Zetros with Allison fully automatic transmission

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 integral retarder, delivers optimal driving comfort and unbeatable reliability under the most difficult conditions for the off-road vehicle. The four-wheel drive Zetros is now

Allison is the natural transmission choice for CNG commercial vehicles around the World

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 agreeHANNOVER, 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 commercial vehicle applications. Today, customers globally are adding CNG-powered trucks and buses to their public transportation, environmental service, distribution and construction

The longest paper route; Allison-equipped Econic crane truck completes over 360,000 km collecting paper

A 1999 Econic has enjoyed a second lease of life in Düsseldorf, Germany clocking over 360,000 km on a stop-start duty cycle. While emptying over 275,000 recycling paper banks it has demonstrated the highest level of reliability.Düsseldorf – At the beginning of 2007, AWISTA, the company responsible for waste management and city cleaning in Düsseldorf, decided to take over a used Mercedes-Benz Econic 2628 6x2/4 for the collection of recycling paper ‘igloos’ in the city. As an early adopter of the Econic, AWISTA knew the crane-equipped truck would be more than capable of good performance, but

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