ATLANTA, Sept. 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison
Transmission today announced its first nine-speed model at the
North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. The innovative, fully automatic
transmission, for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, will be
available globally and is targeted for release in 2020.
"With this new transmission, Allison continues to demonstrate
its commitment to help achieve standards regarding fuel efficiency
and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions," said Randy Kirk, senior vice president of product
engineering and product teams with Allison Transmission. "This
release coincides with the timing of the Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) Phase 2 GHG and Fuel Efficiency Standards."
With its deep first gear ratio and industry-leading ratio
coverage, the Allison nine-speed transmission provides significant
fuel savings as the highly-efficient gear train allows the torque
converter to lock up early in first gear. Additionally, the
nine-speed includes an integral engine stop-start system that
provides immediate transmission engagement and vehicle hold while
the engine is restarted. Providing value for a variety of
applications, the nine-speed model is ideal for distribution
trucks, rental and lease trucks, and school buses.
"When combined with FuelSense®, our software and
electronic controls packages, and our other fuel-saving
technologies, the nine-speed will set a new benchmark in fuel
efficiency and reduced emissions, achieving Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Model (GEM) benefits," said Kirk. "Many OEMs in
North America, Europe and Asia have expressed interest and excitement,
with prototype evaluations beginning for them yet this year."
The Allison nine-speed model leverages the proven durability of
the Allison 2000 Series™ six-speed commercial transmissions, which
have accumulated more than 100 billion miles globally. It's been
designed to utilize the same OEM interfaces as its six-speed
predecessor, providing ease of integration into vehicles currently
released with the Allison 2000 Series.
Drivers will experience even better comfort due to smaller
steps, allowing for a smoother start. They'll also enjoy improved
acceleration, which can lead to more productivity.
Allison transmissions use Continuous Power
Technology™ to smoothly multiply engine torque and
deliver more power to the wheels. Drivers with Allison
transmissions experience better productivity, fuel economy, driver
comfort, safety and operational flexibility than those with manual
and automated manual transmissions (AMTs). Allison transmissions
are globally recognized for their quality and reliability, and a
greater overall economic value. This is demonstrated by the
residual value that accompanies an Allison-equipped vehicle, as
compared to a vehicle equipped with a manual, AMT or dual-clutch
transmission (DCT).
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 2,600 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.
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