Over the next few years, Allison Transmission will invest more than $400 million in its business including investment in a new Vehicle Environmental Test (VET) facility in Indianapolis, which was recently announced, building a new Innovation Center and expanding its core business.
Allison Transmission unveiled an electrified e-axle system for medium-and heavy-duty trucks, a fully integrated electric powertrain system being tested in a Peterbilt Model 579.
Allison is growing its stake in commercial vehicle electrification with the purchase of Vantage Power and of the electric vehicle systems division of AxleTech.
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. has added two gasoline-powered Class 5 low-cab-forward trucks to its lineup, and will begin offering an advanced driver assistance package and backup cameras in May.
Chevrolet will offer a 10-speed, fully automatic Allison transmission in its 2020 Silverado 2500/3500 HD trucks. The 2020 Silverado HD will debut in February.
Allison Transmission and Geotab announced a collaboration to deliver transmission health information to fleets, including prognostics to monitor operating parameters, oil and filter life, and diagnostic transmission information.
Navistar has announced that Allison TC10 and Allison 3000 Highway Series transmissions are now available on International LT Series and RH Series trucks.
Allison Transmissions has partnered with multiple telematics service providers to offer transmission health information to fleets by the end of the year.
Allison Transmission has announced the promotion of Otto Szalavari to managing director of global marketing, a position the company said is instrumental in driving its growth strategy.
Allison Transmission has begun offering its xFE fuel-saving technology on two more of its medium-duty transmissions, including the 1000 Series and 2000 Series, the company has announced.