Business View Magazine | July 2019

277 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE JULY 2019 ALWAYS MOVING FORWARD: THE LATEST IN TRANSIT BUS TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGIES According to the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), Americans took 10.1 billion trips on public transportation in 2017, and public transportation ridership has increased by 31% since 1996—a growth rate higher than the 20% increase in U.S. population. While these figures include modes of transportation other than transit buses (subway, commuter rail, etc.), clearly there is significant reliance on public transportation by a large sector of the population in America and even more so outside the U.S. Allison partners with transit bus fleets around the globe to provide maximum operating value, ease of operation, enhanced driver control and superior passenger comfort. Our technologies have and will continue to make us a leading global supplier of innovative, reliable transit bus propulsion solutions, ensuring that commuters get to the places they need to be. TECHNOLOGIES FOR TODAY Allison offers a complete range of fully automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems for transit and city buses. There are more than 200,000 Allison-equipped city buses in operation worldwide, at work in more than 20 of the world’s largest cities. In our fully automatic transmissions, our patented torque converter offers increased performance, faster acceleration and greater operational flexibility, as well as reduced wear and tear with no mechanical clutch. Designed to handle frequent starts and stops, and with fuel-saving technology built-in, an Allison Automatic reduces cost of ownership with lower repair costs and enhanced fuel economy. Our hybrid system dramatically reduces both diesel fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, improving fuel economy and offering an option that is smart, green and efficient. TECHNOLOGIES FOR TOMORROW Allison is introducing the new ABE Series, the first e-axle advanced ultra-low floor electric bus powertrain system in the market. The ABE Series e-axles are one of the world’s most powerful and compact fully integrated electric axles for the transit bus market. It meets the power and space demands of the transit bus industry, including heavy double-decker, articulated and three- door buses. Beyond today’s proven technologies Allison is poised to meet the transit needs of tomorrow. No matter which propulsion solution best meets the needs of the market, Allison’s customer focus, innovative thinking and commitment to reliability allows fleet owners and drivers to work confidently. ...... For more information, please visit our website www.allisontransmission.com Gett Desti Wear and tear allows them to the shop. When p need to be. That’s w y companie they need a transmissi Whether yo need our system or our upcoming range of innovative soluti reasons we’re a leading su