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LiuGong Wide Body Mining Dump Trucks Equipped with Allison 4800 Off Road Series™ Transmissions Exported to Colombia

Mar 16, 2022

Chinese exports of Allison equipped trucks provide global customers with uncompromising productivity and efficiency in the harshest environments Full Story

Allison Transmission Announces Collaboration with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation on Walk-In Van Program

Mar 10, 2022

Uprate variants of Allison’s 1000 Series™ and 2000 Series™ transmissions designed to integrate with the new GM 6.6L gasoline engine. Full Story

Allison Transmission Partners with Mack Trucks to Expand Medium-Duty Product Portfolio

Mar 09, 2022

Allison’s 3000 Rugged Duty Series™ transmission will be offered in Mack MD Series trucks with a Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating of up to 45,000 pounds. Full Story

Hino Trucks Begins Real World Testing and Validation of Allison’s Next Generation Fully Electric Axle on Track for Production Launch

Mar 08, 2022

The Allison eGen Power™ 100D e-Axle Commences Testing and Validation in Hino’s XL heavy duty vehicles. Full Story

Allison Transmission Unveils New Innovation Center at Indianapolis Headquarters

Mar 07, 2022

All New, Engineering Center of Excellence Will Promote Innovation and Collaboration for the Next Generation of Commercial Vehicle Propulsion Full Story

Allison Transmission, the Automatic Transmission of Choice for Agricultural Services, Will Be Present at ExpoAgro 2022

Mar 07, 2022

Allison will showcase its initiatives in the South American agricultural sector at ExpoAgro Full Story

Heishan Fleet Selects Tonly Wide Body Mining Dump Trucks Equipped with Allison 4800 Off-Road Series™ Transmissions

Mar 02, 2022

Allison equipped trucks offer powerful performance, faster acceleration and ease of operation resulting in more loads per day and an estimated 10% increase in productivity. Full Story

Fighting Forest Fires with Specialized Vehicles: LSTE Brandenburg Selects Tatra Force with Allison Fully Automatic Transmission

Feb 26, 2022

The German federal states of Brandenburg and Mecklenburg-Vorpommern will receive a total of 46 new forest fire pumper trucks (TLF-W BB) on Tatra Force chassis with Allison 4500 Series fully automatic transmissions in the course of 2022. Full Story

Allison Transmission Specified for UK’s First Hydrogen-Powered Refuse Collection Vehicle

Feb 24, 2022

Allison fully automatic transmissions well suited to next-generation powertrains Full Story

Allison Transmission Delivers Propulsion Systems Equipped with Next Generation Electronic Controls Platform

Feb 24, 2022

Allison’s next generation electronic controls platform features advanced communications, functional safety, cybersecurity and over-the-air programming capability. Full Story

Allison Transmission Grows Presence in Defense Forces Around the World

Feb 23, 2022

Allison’s focus on the global defense market delivers results. Full Story

AKIA Metrobuses Equipped with Allison Transmissions Alleviate the Public Transportation Load in Istanbul

Feb 22, 2022

60 new AKIA LF25 metrobuses, equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions, will bring new impetus to public transportation in Istanbul. Full Story

Allison Transmission Makes Investment in Marian University’s New School of Engineering

Feb 22, 2022

Allison Transmission is pleased to announce a $250,000 commitment to Marian University in support of the E.S. Witchger School of Engineering. Full Story

Delhi Adds 100 JBM CITYLIFE AC Low-Floor Buses with Allison Transmission

Feb 21, 2022

Delhi, Capital City of India recently inducted 100 Allison-equipped JBM CITYLIFE low-floor AC buses under cluster scheme complying to latest BS-VI emission norms to their city bus fleet Full Story

Allison Transmission and New Flyer Partner to Bring Electric Hybrid Buses to Nevada

Feb 14, 2022

Later this year, Southern Nevada Transit Coalition will introduce Allison’s next generation eGen Flex™ into its fleet, offering electric-only capability. Full Story

50 Karsan Atak Buses Equipped with Allison Fully Automatic Transmissions Bring Novelty to Ankara's Public Transportation

Feb 10, 2022

50 diesel Karsan Atak 8-meter buses, equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions have been purchased by the Metropolitan Municipality of Ankara Public Transportation Authority for more efficient operations with their constantly improving public transportation services. Full Story

Allison Transmission Delivers First Next-Generation Hydraulic Fracturing Transmissions to Multiple Industry Partners

Feb 09, 2022

Compatible with dual fuel engines capable of running on natural gas, while offering increased horsepower and substantially reduced idle time, Allison’s FracTran™ offers a unique combination of versatility, power and efficiency Full Story

Volvo’s Heavy-Duty VNL Day Cab Trucks Now Available with Allison’s Award Winning 3414 Regional Haul Series™ Transmission

Feb 08, 2022

This combination provides Class 8 tractor customers with optimized maneuverability, improved fuel economy, faster acceleration, and the lightest transmission in its class. Full Story

Trucks with Allison Transmissions Sweep the Board in Grueling Dakar 2022 Rally Raid

Feb 02, 2022

Extreme driving conditions and the heat of competition demonstrate the wide-ranging advantages of fully automatic transmissions Full Story

Allison Transmission, the Automatic Transmission of Choice for Firefighting and Emergency Services, Will be Present at SICUR 2022

Feb 02, 2022

Allison will showcase its initiatives in firefighting and emergency services at SICUR, including information on the latest municipal acquisitions and Allison’s electrification portfolio Full Story