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NewsMarch 5, 2013

Allison Unveils Fully Automatic Parallel Hybrid System for Commercial Vehicles

The company said this fully automatic parallel hybrid system system is for medium- and heavy-duty trucks for refuse, utility, and shuttle fleet applications. Allison said it expects to begin production of this system later this year.

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NewsJuly 4, 2012

Allison Transmission Purchases Equity Stake in Odyne Systems

WAUKESHA, WI – Allison Transmission Inc, the world’s largest manufacturer of fullyautomatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and hybrid-propulsion systems for city buses, announced it has invested in a non-controlling equity stake in Odyne Systems, LLC.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMay 7, 2012

Transmissions Drive Medium-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency

A decade ago, a manual transmission always beat out an automatic, primarily because it was more efficient — but, times are changing.

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Articlesby Ashley WillisMarch 11, 2010

Freightliner M2 112 Goes All-Natural

Portland, Ore.-based Freightliner introduces the Business Class M2 112 NG, its first natural gas-powered truck. 2010 EPA emissions-compliant, the truck is targeted for natural gas utilities, port operations, and municipalities.

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