Cummins Initiates Comprehensive Vehicle Testing at Allison Transmission's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center
Allison Transmission announces that Cummins Inc. has chosen its Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center for comprehensive testing of trucks equipped with Cummins powertrains. The 60,000-square-foot facility, unique in the Midwest, offers year-round testing in a controlled environment for vehicles powered by various fuel types, including diesel, gasoline, natural gas, hydrogen, and battery electric systems.
The center's advanced capabilities allow for simulation of real-world conditions, helping OEMs and suppliers reduce product development and validation timelines. Its controlled thermal environments and dynamometer road simulations can replicate diverse duty cycles, enhancing result reliability and reducing costs compared to on-road testing.
Allison Transmission annuncia che Cummins Inc. ha scelto il suo Centro di Elettrificazione dei Veicoli + Test Ambientale per test completi dei camion dotati di motorizzazioni Cummins. La struttura di 60.000 piedi quadrati, unica nel Midwest, offre test tutto l'anno in un ambiente controllato per veicoli alimentati da vari tipi di combustibile, inclusi diesel, benzina, gas naturale, idrogeno e sistemi elettrici a batteria.
Le avanzate capacità del centro consentono la simulazione di condizioni reali, aiutando i produttori di attrezzature originali (OEM) e i fornitori a ridurre i tempi di sviluppo e validazione dei prodotti. I suoi ambienti termici controllati e le simulazioni su rulli dinamometrici possono replicare diversi cicli di lavoro, migliorando l'affidabilità dei risultati e riducendo i costi rispetto ai test su strada.
Allison Transmission anuncia que Cummins Inc. ha elegido su Centro de Electrificación de Vehículos + Pruebas Ambientales para realizar pruebas exhaustivas de camiones equipados con grupos motrices de Cummins. La instalación de 60,000 pies cuadrados, única en el Medio Oeste, ofrece pruebas durante todo el año en un entorno controlado para vehículos propulsados por varios tipos de combustible, incluyendo diésel, gasolina, gas natural, hidrógeno y sistemas eléctricos de batería.
Las avanzadas capacidades del centro permiten la simulación de condiciones del mundo real, ayudando a los fabricantes de equipos originales (OEM) y proveedores a reducir los tiempos de desarrollo y validación de productos. Sus entornos térmicos controlados y las simulaciones en rodillos dinamométricos pueden replicar diversos ciclos de trabajo, mejorando la fiabilidad de los resultados y reduciendo costos en comparación con las pruebas en carretera.
앨리슨 트랜스미션은 커민스 주식회사가 차량 전동화 및 환경 테스트 센터를 선택하여 커민스 파워트레인이 장착된 트럭에 대한 종합 테스트를 진행한다고 발표했습니다. 60,000 평방 피트의 이 시설은 중서부에서 독특하며, 연중 내내 통제된 환경에서 테스트를 제공합니다. 디젤, 가솔린, 천연 가스, 수소 및 배터리 전기 시스템을 포함한 다양한 연료 유형으로 동력이 공급되는 차량을 위한 것입니다.
센터의 고급 기능은 실제 조건의 시뮬레이션을 가능하게 하여 OEM 및 공급업체가 제품 개발 및 검증 일정을 단축할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 제어된 열 환경과 다이나모미터 도로 시뮬레이션은 다양한 작업 주기를 복제할 수 있어 결과의 신뢰성을 높이고 도로 테스트에 비해 비용을 절감합니다.
Allison Transmission annonce que Cummins Inc. a choisi son Centre d'Électrification des Véhicules + Tests Environnementaux pour des tests complets de camions équipés de groupes motopropulseurs Cummins. Cette installation de 60 000 pieds carrés, unique dans le Midwest, propose des tests tout au long de l'année dans un environnement contrôlé pour des véhicules alimentés par divers types de carburant, y compris le diesel, l'essence, le gaz naturel, l'hydrogène et les systèmes électriques à batterie.
Les capacités avancées du centre permettent la simulation de conditions réelles, aidant les fabricants d'équipements d'origine (OEM) et les fournisseurs à réduire les délais de développement et de validation des produits. Ses environnements thermiques contrôlés et les simulations sur rouleaux dynamiques peuvent reproduire divers cycles de travail, améliorant la fiabilité des résultats et réduisant les coûts par rapport aux tests sur route.
Allison Transmission gibt bekannt, dass Cummins Inc. sein Center für Fahrzeugelektrifizierung + Umwelttests für umfassende Tests von Lkw mit Cummins-Antriebssträngen ausgewählt hat. Die 60.000 Quadratfuß große Einrichtung, die in den Mittelwesten einzigartig ist, bietet ganzjährige Tests in einer kontrollierten Umgebung für Fahrzeuge, die mit verschiedenen Kraftstoffarten betrieben werden, darunter Diesel, Benzin, Erdgas, Wasserstoff und batteriebetriebene Systeme.
Die fortschrittlichen Möglichkeiten des Zentrums ermöglichen die Simulation von realen Bedingungen, wodurch OEMs und Zulieferer ihre Produktentwicklungs- und Validierungszeiträume verkürzen können. Die kontrollierten thermischen Umgebungen und die Dynamometer-Straßensimulationen können verschiedene Arbeitszyklen nachbilden, was die Zuverlässigkeit der Ergebnisse erhöht und im Vergleich zu Tests auf der Straße die Kosten senkt.
- Allison's test center chosen by major industry player Cummins for product testing
- Facility offers unique testing capabilities in the Midwest
- Supports testing for various propulsion types, including emerging technologies
- Helps reduce product development and validation timelines for OEMs and suppliers
- Provides cost-effective alternative to on-road testing
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This partnership between Cummins and Allison Transmission highlights a significant trend in the automotive industry towards advanced testing and rapid product development. The use of Allison's state-of-the-art facility by Cummins, a major player in power solutions, indicates a growing emphasis on efficiency and innovation in powertrain technologies. This collaboration could potentially accelerate the time-to-market for new engine technologies, giving both companies a competitive edge. For investors, this signals Allison's strong position in the testing services market and Cummins' commitment to product improvement. However, the long-term financial impact remains to be seen, as the success of these testing efforts will ultimately depend on the market reception of the resulting products.
Allison's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center represents a cutting-edge approach to automotive testing. Its ability to simulate diverse real-world conditions in a controlled environment is important for developing reliable and efficient powertrains. The facility's capability to test various propulsion types, including emerging technologies like hydrogen and battery electric systems, positions it at the forefront of the industry's transition towards cleaner energy sources. For Cummins, access to this technology could significantly reduce development cycles and costs associated with on-road testing. This partnership demonstrates the increasing importance of sophisticated testing facilities in driving innovation in the automotive sector, potentially leading to more robust and environmentally friendly vehicle technologies in the future.
"We are thrilled to leverage the advanced testing capabilities of Allison's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center to further enhance our product development efforts," said Tom Marsh, X15 Program Leader, Cummins. "The facility's ability to simulate real-world conditions in a secure and repeatable environment is invaluable as we continue to innovate and improve our powertrain technologies."
The 60,000-square-foot facility is the only one of its kind in the Midwest, designed to facilitate year-round testing in a controlled environment. The facility supports a wide range of vehicle testing, including those powered by diesel, gasoline, natural gas, hydrogen and battery electric systems. Its capabilities are essential for OEMs and suppliers who aim to reduce product development and validation timelines, ensuring that new technologies can be brought to market swiftly and efficiently.
"Allison's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center is equipped to handle a diverse array of testing scenarios across all major propulsion types, which makes it an ideal choice for Cummins' innovative engine technologies," said Michael O'Quin, Associate Director, Allison Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center. "We are excited to support Cummins in their efforts to optimize their product development through our specialized testing capabilities."
The advanced testing facility's controlled thermal environments and dynamometer road simulations can replicate a broad range of duty cycles, offering the ability to test vehicle performance under various extreme conditions. This not only enhances the reliability of results but also reduces costs compared to on-road testing.
Discover how Allison's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center helps leading OEMs and their suppliers get to market faster at 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
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