01.08.2008

Economy and efficiency rive at the IAA



Allison Transmission, the global provider of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, will use this year's IAA to highlight ways for operators and OEMs to increase efficiency and environmental performance through the use of a fully-automatic gearbox or hybrid powertrain. The firm will explain the unique characteristics of a full powershifting transmission and torque converter, and how it is being used to maximise performance and economy.

Allison will also explain why expanded global use of CNG powered trucks and buses is driving increased demand for automatic transmissions. "OEMs and end users are discovering that an Allison gearbox can increase performance and economy in a CNG powered vehicle," says Larry Love, executive director, International Marketing. "At IAA, we'll provide details of how our transmission optimises the power available together with examples from distribution, municipal and bus applications. A fully-automatic brings added reliability and operating performance benefits to the driver and fleet manager alike."

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