According to Renova, a leading waste management company in western Sweden, selecting the right transmission is a crucial decision. Thanks to its proven reliability and smooth performance, Allison is often the preferred choice for demanding operations.

GÖTEBORG, Sweden, August 2025 – In the waste management industry, both vehicles and drivers face intense daily demands. Hundreds of stops, heavy loads and challenging urban environments require durable, high-performance technology – particularly when it comes to transmissions. For Renova, choosing the right transmission is key to ensuring a productive, efficient and sustainable workday.

Renova provides waste transport services to multiple municipalities across the Gothenburg region and operates a large fleet exposed to extreme conditions every day. For drivers, this means relentless start-and-stop cycles, heavy payloads and the need for constant precision.

Optimizing the driving experience requires meticulous vehicle engineering with a focus on every component. Pierre Persson, one of Renova’s veteran drivers, knows exactly what is required from both truck and transmission.

“When you drive a refuse truck, there are a lot of starts and stops – up to a hundred times per day. You don’t want any jerking or delays. A transmission that reacts quickly and smoothly makes a huge difference for both efficiency and the working environment,” said Pierre Persson.

Working closely with manufacturers and industry partners, Renova has long championed vehicle and fuel technologies that minimize environmental impact, making the switch to fossil-free fuel, such as biogas and the renewable HVO-fuel BioMax, as early as 2015.

Today, Renova operates more than 120 vehicles equipped with fully automatic transmissions from Allison Transmission – a decision that has proven to enhance operational reliability and driver satisfaction.

“One standout feature that particularly improves the driving experience is how quickly the Allison transmission responds when shifting from neutral and between gears. This reduces both mechanical wear and driver stress,” said Pierre Persson.

Mats Pervik, Vehicle Development Strategist at Renova, emphasizes that vehicle technology plays a crucial role in supporting the driver’s working conditions.

“We have many start-and-stop cycles in our operations, which places high strain on both vehicles and drivers. Using proven fully automatic transmissions is one way to reduce that burden. The technology should support the person behind the wheel,” Mats Pervik explained. “The best feedback we receive is silence. No complaints mean that the vehicles are performing exactly as intended, which they do with Allison.”

Trond Johansen, Director European Area Sales at Allison Transmission, explains why Allison automatics are particularly well-suited for this type of task.

“Our fully automatic transmissions are designed to deliver constant power throughout the entire shifting process. Thanks to Continuous Power Technology™ and a hydraulic torque converter, the driver experiences smooth driving without any loss of power – something that is especially important in a sector where precision and reliability are crucial”, Trond Johansen said, concluding: “Renova is a clear example of how the right technology can enhance both operational excellence and support the working environment, and we appreciate the collaboration.”