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Jing-Jin Electric and Allison Transmission Partner to Accelerate Development of Commercial Vehicle Electrified Powertrain Solutions for Global Markets

Sep 21, 2021

Allison Transmission and Jing-Jin Electric (JJE), a Chinese electrified propulsion leader in components, assemblies and systems for global automotive and commercial vehicle customers, have signed a broad, global strategic collaboration partnership agreement to accelerate the development of industry-leading electrified powertrain solutions for global commercial vehicles. Full Story

Swedish Defense Gears Up with Allison Transmission

Sep 20, 2021

The Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) has signed a contract with BAE Systems to produce and deliver 127 Bandvagn 410 vehicles with Allison fully automatic transmissions. Full Story

Precision Equipment Transportation Company is First to Adopt Allison Transmission Equipped Medium-Duty Trucks

Sep 17, 2021

High Acclaim for the only medium-duty truck with the Park Position for Safe and Reliable Driving Full Story

Allison Transmission Signs Agreement to Acquire India-Based AVTEC’s Off-Highway Transmission Portfolio and Off-Highway Component Machining Business

Sep 16, 2021

Allison Transmission is pleased to announce that it has signed an asset purchase agreement to acquire the transmission portfolio of India-based AVTEC Ltd.’s off-highway business and AVTEC’s Madras Export Processing Zone (MEPZ) off-highway component machining business. Full Story

Largest-ever Retrofit Order for Allison’s FuelSense® 2.0 Software Sees Biffa Champion Cleaner Diesels

Sep 15, 2021

FuelSense® 2.0 will reduce CO2 emissions and cut Biffa’s diesel costs by up to 9%, with the upgrade paid back in four months. Full Story

Zhongtong Bus Partners with Allison Transmission to Upgrade Public Transport in Armenia

Sep 13, 2021

The successful dispatch of 211 Zhongtong CNG city buses equipped with Allison T270R will provide commuters in Armenia’s capital with a greener, more convenient and comfortable way to travel Full Story

Allison Transmission Showcased Innovative Electrification Solutions at COMTRANS 2021

Sep 13, 2021

Allison Transmission showcased its latest developments in transportation electrification at the 16th International Commercial Vehicle Show (COMTRANS). Full Story

Galician Municipalities Upgrade Waste Collection Fleets with Iveco and Volvo Trucks Equipped with Allison Transmissions

Sep 03, 2021

The municipalities of Ribas de Sil in Lugo and La Lama in Pontevedra have equipped their waste collection trucks with VEICAR HV compactors and Allison fully automatic transmissions. Full Story

Allison Transmission Announces Expanded Electrification Capabilities and Rebrand of Vehicle Test Center

Sep 02, 2021

Allison Transmission is pleased to announce it has significantly expanded the electrification testing capabilities at its Vehicle Environmental Test Center, which will be rebranded as the Vehicle Electrification and Environmental Test Center (VE+ET). Full Story

Allison Transmission Expands eGen Power e-Axle Portfolio to Address Wide Range of Vehicle Applications and Markets

Sep 01, 2021

Allison’s eGen Power 100S to Serve Medium and Tandem-Axle Heavy-Duty Vehicles while 130D Serves Outside North America Markets Full Story

Allison Transmission and Hino Trucks Partner on Class 6, 7 and 8 BEV Trucks for Production in 2023

Sep 01, 2021

Allison Transmission is proud to announce that it has been selected by Hino Trucks as its e-Axle development partner for Class 6, 7 and 8 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) trucks. Full Story

Allison Transmission Contributes to Cargo Drivers' Productivity

Aug 31, 2021

Cargo drivers who use Hyundai Mighty trucks equipped with Allison’s fully automatic transmission are benefitting from using automatic vehicles Full Story

Allison Transmission and ElDorado National Partner to Bring Electric Hybrid Buses to San Francisco

Aug 30, 2021

Allison Transmission is pleased to announce that the Allison H 40 EP™ electric hybrid propulsion system will be integrated into the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency’s (SFMTA) Municipal Railway (Muni) buses in partnership with ElDorado National (ENC). Full Story

Expresso Garcia Highlights the Quality and Comfort of Allison Transmissions in Public Transport

Aug 27, 2021

An urban and intercity transport company in Rio de Janeiro positively analyzes its experience of using Allison automatic transmissions in public transport. Full Story

Increasing Demand for Allison Transmission Propels the Safety Loader Market

Aug 27, 2021

Car carriers and safety loaders are shifting to fully automatic transmissions, focusing on driving convenience, economic feasibility, and fuel efficiency. Full Story

Chongqing Urban Sanitation Fleet Selects Allison 3000 Series™ Transmission for Increased Productivity

Aug 13, 2021

The Allison 3000 Series™ fully automatic transmission provides a variety of benefits to Chongqing Urban Sanitation Fleet, including increased productivity, lower cost of ownership and greater driver comfort Full Story

Allison Transmission Welcomes JK Pareek as Vice President of IS&S, CIO

Aug 05, 2021

Allison Transmission is pleased to announce that that JK Pareek has joined the company as Vice President of Information Systems and Services (IS&S) and Chief Information Officer. Full Story

Allison Transmission is at IDEF 2021 with its Solutions Offered for Wheeled and Tracked Military Vehicles

Aug 03, 2021

Allison will showcase its propulsion solutions offered for wheeled and tracked military vehicles at the same stand at IDEF 2021. Full Story

Hino Selects Allison Fully Automatic Transmissions for New Heavy-duty Trucks in Australia

Jul 27, 2021

Allison Transmission comes standard on four models of the HINO 700 Series with new engines and is used in a wide range of applications. Full Story

Buses with Allison Automatics Cut Fuel Costs for Transport Operator in Tver

Jul 27, 2021

A major public transport operator in the Tver region purchased 314 LIAZ-4292.60 buses equipped with Allison Automatics and have shown excellent fuel efficiency over the year in operation. Moreover, drivers and passengers say that the urban bus service has become more convenient and comfortable. Full Story