Allison Transmission Announces B400 and B3400 xFE Uprate to Support Cummins X10 Engine Launch
Allison Transmission has announced an uprate to its B400 and B3400 xFE fully automatic transmissions, including retarder models. The uprated versions will now support ratings up to 350 horsepower and 1,150 ft. lbs. of torque, enabling non-articulated bus fleets to continue using these transmissions as the industry transitions to the Cummins X10 engine for EPA27 Phase 3 emissions compliance.
This announcement follows a recent collaboration between Allison Transmission and Cummins to integrate and certify a Cummins B-Series engine with Allison's eGen Flex® electric hybrid propulsion system. The partnership aims to deliver advanced solutions for the transit market for model year 2027 and beyond, demonstrating both companies' commitment to innovation and environmental responsibility.
Allison Transmission ha annunciato un aggiornamento delle sue trasmissioni automatiche completamente automatiche B400 e B3400 xFE, inclusi i modelli con retarder. Le versioni aggiornate supporteranno ora potenze fino a 350 cavalli e 1.150 ft. lbs. di coppia, consentendo alle flotte di autobus non articolati di continuare a utilizzare queste trasmissioni mentre l'industria effettua la transizione verso il motore Cummins X10 per la conformità alle emissioni EPA27 Fase 3.
Questo annuncio segue una recente collaborazione tra Allison Transmission e Cummins per integrare e certificare un motore della serie B Cummins con il sistema di propulsione ibrida elettrica eGen Flex® di Allison. La partnership mira a fornire soluzioni avanzate per il mercato del trasporto pubblico per l'anno modello 2027 e oltre, dimostrando l'impegno di entrambe le aziende per l'innovazione e la responsabilità ambientale.
Allison Transmission ha anunciado una actualización de sus transmisiones automáticas completamente automáticas B400 y B3400 xFE, incluidos los modelos con retarder. Las versiones actualizadas ahora soportarán potencias de hasta 350 caballos y 1,150 ft. lbs. de par, permitiendo que las flotas de autobuses no articulados continúen utilizando estas transmisiones a medida que la industria transiciona al motor Cummins X10 para el cumplimiento de emisiones EPA27 Fase 3.
Este anuncio sigue una reciente colaboración entre Allison Transmission y Cummins para integrar y certificar un motor de la serie B Cummins con el sistema de propulsión híbrida eléctrica eGen Flex® de Allison. La asociación tiene como objetivo proporcionar soluciones avanzadas para el mercado de transporte público para el año modelo 2027 y más allá, demostrando el compromiso de ambas empresas con la innovación y la responsabilidad ambiental.
앨리슨 트랜스미션(Allison Transmission)은 B400 및 B3400 xFE 완전 자동 변속기의 업그레이드를 발표했습니다. 여기에는 리타더 모델이 포함됩니다. 업그레이드된 버전은 이제 350 마력 및 1,150 ft. lbs. 토크까지 지원하여 비관절 버스 차량이 EPA27 3단계 배출 기준 준수를 위한 Cummins X10 엔진으로 전환하는 동안 이러한 변속기를 계속 사용할 수 있도록 합니다.
이번 발표는 앨리슨 트랜스미션과 Cummins 간의 최근 협업에 따른 것으로, Cummins B 시리즈 엔진을 앨리슨의 eGen Flex® 전기 하이브리드 추진 시스템과 통합 및 인증하기 위한 것입니다. 이 파트너십은 2027 모델 연도 및 그 이후의 대중 교통 시장을 위한 첨단 솔루션을 제공하는 것을 목표로 하며, 두 회사 모두 혁신 및 환경 책임에 대한 의지를 보여줍니다.
Allison Transmission a annoncé une mise à niveau de ses transmissions automatiques complètes B400 et B3400 xFE, y compris les modèles avec réducteur. Les versions mises à niveau prendront désormais en charge des puissances allant jusqu'à 350 chevaux et 1 150 lb-pi de couple, permettant aux flottes de bus non articulés de continuer à utiliser ces transmissions pendant que l'industrie fait la transition vers le moteur Cummins X10 pour respecter les normes d'émission EPA27 Phase 3.
Cette annonce fait suite à une collaboration récente entre Allison Transmission et Cummins pour intégrer et certifier un moteur de la série B Cummins avec le système de propulsion hybride électrique eGen Flex® d'Allison. Ce partenariat vise à fournir des solutions avancées pour le marché du transit pour l'année modèle 2027 et au-delà, démontrant l'engagement des deux entreprises en faveur de l'innovation et de la responsabilité environnementale.
Allison Transmission hat ein Upgrade seiner B400 und B3400 xFE vollautomatischen Getriebe bekannt gegeben, einschließlich Retarder-Modelle. Die hochgerüsteten Versionen unterstützen nun Leistungswerte von bis zu 350 PS und 1.150 ft. lbs. Drehmoment, sodass nicht-artikulierte Busflotten diese Getriebe weiter nutzen können, während die Branche auf den Cummins X10-Motor zur Einhaltung der EPA27 Phase 3 Emissionsvorgaben umsteigt.
Diese Ankündigung folgt einer kürzlich erfolgten Zusammenarbeit zwischen Allison Transmission und Cummins, um einen Cummins B-Series Motor mit Allisons eGen Flex® elektrischen Hybrid-Antriebssystem zu integrieren und zu zertifizieren. Die Partnerschaft zielt darauf ab, innovative Lösungen für den Nahverkehrsmarkt für das Modelljahr 2027 und darüber hinaus zu bieten und das Engagement beider Unternehmen für Innovation und Umweltverantwortung zu demonstrieren.
- Increased transmission ratings to support up to 350 horsepower and 1,150 ft. lbs. of torque
- Compatibility with Cummins X10 engine for EPA27 Phase 3 emissions compliance
- Collaboration with Cummins on integrating B-Series engine with eGen Flex® electric hybrid propulsion system
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The uprate of Allison's B400 and B3400 xFE transmissions is a strategic move to align with the industry's shift towards more powerful engines like Cummins X10. This adaptation ensures Allison remains competitive in the non-articulated bus market. The increased power handling capacity, now up to 350 horsepower and 1,150 ft-lbs of torque, demonstrates Allison's commitment to meeting evolving market demands.
This development is particularly significant as it addresses the upcoming EPA27 Phase 3 emissions standards. By collaborating with Cummins, Allison is positioning itself at the forefront of emissions compliance technology. The integration of their eGen Flex® electric hybrid system with Cummins engines further solidifies Allison's role in the transition to more sustainable transit solutions.
For investors, this news signals Allison's proactive approach to maintaining market relevance and potentially expanding its market share in the face of stringent environmental regulations. The company's focus on both conventional and hybrid propulsion systems indicates a balanced strategy for future growth in the evolving automotive landscape.
Allison's announcement is a clear response to the impending EPA27 Phase 3 Emissions Standards, showcasing the company's adaptability to regulatory changes. This proactive stance is important in the automotive industry, where environmental compliance is increasingly becoming a key differentiator. The collaboration with Cummins on the X10 engine compatibility and the eGen Flex® electric hybrid system demonstrates a comprehensive approach to emissions reduction.
From a policy perspective, this move aligns well with the broader trend of tightening emissions standards globally. It positions Allison favorably in markets where environmental regulations are becoming more stringent. The focus on both improving conventional transmissions and developing hybrid solutions indicates a balanced strategy that caters to immediate compliance needs while preparing for a more electrified future in public transportation.
For stakeholders, this development suggests that Allison is well-prepared to navigate the complex regulatory landscape, potentially reducing compliance-related risks and associated costs in the long term. It also opens up opportunities in markets prioritizing low-emission public transport solutions.
Collaboration will achieve EPA27 Phase 3 Emissions Standards compliance.
The uprated transmission models will now support ratings up to 350 horsepower and 1,150 ft. lbs. of torque. This increase in ratings will enable fleets operating non-articulated buses to continue specifying B400 and B3400 transmissions as the industry transitions to the Cummins X10 engine for EPA27 Phase 3 emissions compliance.
"At Allison, we are dedicated to advancing our technology to comply with upcoming emissions regulations while continuing to deliver differentiated value that supports our customers' operational and sustainability goals," said Branden Harbin, Executive Director of Global Marketing at Allison Transmission. "The uprated B400 and B3400 xFE transmissions are a testament to our commitment to providing a diverse array of propulsion solutions that contribute to a reliable, more sustainable future in transportation."
This announcement comes on the heels of a recent collaboration between Allison Transmission and Cummins to integrate and certify a Cummins B-Series engine with the Allison eGen Flex® electric hybrid propulsion system. The partnership is aimed at delivering cutting-edge solutions for the transit market for model year 2027 and beyond, further underscoring both companies' dedication to innovation and environmental responsibility.
To learn more about Allison transit propulsion solutions, 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 vehicles (distribution, refuse, construction, agriculture, 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
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