Allison Transmission and TheRide dedicate first buses equipped with new technology for fuel economy
"This dedication ushers in a new era for fuel economy technology," said
The new buses are part of TheRide's Five-Year Transit Improvement Program to implement new and expanded services, while also replacing older buses in the agency's fleet. So far, TheRide has taken delivery of eight buses with seven more due in November. Another 45 buses will be delivered over the next five years. In addition to the xFE transmission, the buses feature a new exterior design.
"We continue to seek new and emerging technologies that foster environmental responsibility," said
Transmissions with xFE have the same space claim and ratings as current models, but incorporate optimized gear ratios coupled with Allison's FuelSense® Max electronic controls package. They enable torque converter lock up in 1st gear and operate at lower engine speeds in higher ranges to further improve fuel economy.
"Allison produced the world's first automatic transmission for a city bus in 1947," said Schutte. "Building on that heritage, our xFE transmission is the newest in a long line of innovative and reliable products for transit buses. Our goal with the new xFE portfolio is to achieve the best fuel economy from an automatic transmission in a bus."
Allison transmissions are utilized by 21 of the 25 largest cities in the world and are specified by more than 100 bus OEMs worldwide. On any given day, more than 200,000 Allison-equipped buses are in operation, transporting 20 million passengers daily.
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Craig M. Koven, Manager, Communications & Media Relations, craig.koven@allisontransmission.com, 317-242-3432 office, 317-509-7670 mobile