INDIANAPOLIS, July 24,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission has
partnered with Cummins to test and validate the new Cummins X15N
15-liter natural gas engine paired with the Allison 4000
SeriesTM fully automatic transmission. Sandman, a bulk
cement hauling fleet based in San Jose,
California, has successfully completed over 50,000 miles of
vehicle testing in the field and reports significant improvements
in fuel efficiency and performance. The test vehicle, a Peterbilt
tractor pulling double trailers of bulk cement, demonstrated the
impressive performance and productivity of the X15N engine and
Allison transmission combination.
"More than 20 years ago, we integrated Allison fully automatic
transmissions, which changed the world for our drivers who haul
80,000-pound loads in stop-and-go traffic between San Jose and San
Francisco multiple times a day," said Victor Landaverde, Fleet Manager, Sandman. "We
are thrilled with the performance of the Cummins X15N engine paired
with the Allison 4000 Series transmission and the potential impact
it could bring to our fleet of over 100 Allison-equipped natural
gas trucks. The field testing has been flawless over the course of
50,000 miles, and in addition to achieving excellent fuel
efficiency, the enhanced engine braking and consistently stronger
power during shifting have significantly improved our
operations."
The 4000 Series transmission is designed to deliver both
performance and fuel efficiency. Allison's torque converter
multiplies engine torque to significantly improve startability,
drivability and overall productivity. Pairing the 4000 Series with
the X15N, which is 500 pounds lighter than the diesel version of
the 15-liter engine, will deliver additional fuel savings and
emissions reductions for fleets, reducing total cost of vehicle
ownership while supporting corporate social responsibility
objectives. The 4000 Series transmission used in Sandman's trial is
also calibrated with FuelSense® 2.0, a unique set of
software and electronic controls that provide quantifiable fuel
savings of up to 6%.
"Allison fully automatic transmissions are fuel agnostic,
meaning they can pair with multiple energy sources, including
diesel, natural gas, electric hybrid, fuel cell and battery
electric. As the industry continues to evaluate electric vehicle
technology and works to overcome the hurdles facing this technology
adoption, more customers are expected to adopt alternative fuel
engines as a solution to meet increasing emissions stringencies,"
said Rohan Barua, Vice President,
North America Sales, Global Channel and Aftermarket, Allison
Transmission. "We look forward to partnering with Cummins and
leading OEMs to help fleets reduce their carbon footprint without
sacrificing fleet productivity and efficiency. We're confident the
Cummins X15N and Allison transmission pairing is an optimal
solution."
Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks equipped with the X15N and Allison
fully automatic transmissions are now available to order. To learn
more about the Allison advantage with natural gas engines, visit
allisontransmission.com.
About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission
(NYSE: ALSN) is a leading designer and manufacturer of
propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles
and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty
fully automatic transmissions that Improve the Way
the World Works. Allison products are used in a wide
variety of applications, including on-highway trucks (distribution,
refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit
and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and
equipment (energy, mining and construction applications) and
defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915,
the company is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in
more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in
the Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the
USA, Hungary and India, as well as global engineering
resources, including electrification engineering centers in
Indianapolis, Indiana,
Auburn Hills, Michigan and
London in the United Kingdom. Allison also has approximately
1,600 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. For
more information, visit
allisontransmission.com.
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