SAINT- EUSTACHE, Quebec, Feb. 8,
2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Prevost / Nova Bus today announced that it
will offer FuelSense® 2.0 featuring DynActive™ Shifting
beginning in March. The fuel-saving technology from Allison
Transmission delivers up to 6 percent additional fuel savings
beyond the company's original FuelSense software.
Introduced in March 2014,
Allison's FuelSense packages enabled significant fuel economy
improvements. Through a set of proprietary software enhancements,
the new FuelSense 2.0 technology uses DynActive Shifting to provide
an infinitely variable combination of shift points. Available in
three packages, FuelSense 2.0 uses a learning algorithm to
continuously find the ideal balance of fuel economy and
performance.
"Much of Allison's success has come from building transmissions
tailored to specific applications rather than a one-size-fits-all
approach," said Heidi Schutte, vice
president of marketing and sales for the Americas with Allison
Transmission. "With FuelSense 2.0, we've taken this customization
to a new level, giving vehicle builders more flexibility to offer
the right blend of performance and fuel economy for their specific
application."
Providing maximum value for applications with heavy start-stop
needs, FuelSense 2.0 is ideally suited for Nova Bus transit
customers. With more than 3 million test miles in customer fleets
representing a variety of duty-cycles, the fleets have experienced
fuel economy gains up to 4 percent in transit buses and up to 6
percent in other vocations. This fuel economy improvement in
transit buses resulted in an estimated annual per vehicle savings
of up to $800 based on duty cycle,
annual mileage and fuel price.
The available packages are FuelSense 2.0, FuelSense 2.0 Plus and
FuelSense 2.0 Max. All three include DynActive Shifting. FuelSense
2.0 Plus and Max include improved Neutral at Stop. FuelSense 2.0
Max includes enhanced Acceleration Rate Management.
- Improved 'Neutral at Stop' – This feature lowers fuel
consumption and emissions by reducing or eliminating the load on
the engine when the vehicle is stopped. Two versions are available:
(1) Standard – Provides partial (first-level) Neutral at Stop, or
(2) Premium – Provides full Neutral at Stop and a new, low-speed
coasting capability. Both versions feature a locked output at stop
to prevent rollback. Optional Neutral at Stop with Coast Mode
allows attainment of neutral at very low speeds as the vehicle
comes to a stop using the service brakes.
- Enhanced 'Acceleration Rate Management' – This feature
mitigates aggressive driving by automatically controlling engine
torque. Newly updated, in addition to five levels of control
currently available, it provides more precision by limiting vehicle
acceleration to a customized rate.
For more information about FuelSense 2.0 packages, visit
allisontransmission.com/fuelsense.
Currently, aftermarket installation of FuelSense 2.0 is not
allowed in California or the CARB
Heavy Duty Opt-in states of Maine,
Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
About Prevost
Prevost is a leading manufacturer
of premium intercity touring coaches and the world leader in the
production of conversion coaches for high-end motorhome and
specialty conversion. As part of the Volvo Group, it has access to
the financial strength, research capability, and manufacturing
expertise of the group. The Volvo Group is one of the world's
leading manufacturers of heavy-duty diesel engines. Prevost has its main manufacturing facilities
in Sainte-Claire, Quebec, Canada
and has ten Parts and Service Centers located in the United States and
Canada. www.prevostcar.com
About Nova Bus
Nova Bus is a leading provider of sustainable transit solutions
in North America. Its portfolio
includes hybrid electric buses, high-capacity vehicles and
integrated intelligent transportation systems. Following its
Electro Mobility strategy, Nova Bus is moving forward with the
electrification of its vehicle key components to reduce fuel
consumption and emissions. Nova Bus is part of the Volvo Group. For
more information regarding Nova Bus products and services, please
visit www.novabus.com.
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 2,700 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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