Cummins Initiates Comprehensive Vehicle Testing at Allison Transmission's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center

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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.

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• 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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INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Allison Transmission, a leader in fully automatic transmissions and electrified propulsion systems, is pleased to announce that Cummins Inc., a global power solutions leader, has chosen Allison's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center to conduct a series of tests on multiple trucks equipped with Cummins' powertrains.

"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 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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SOURCE Allison Transmission Holdings Inc.

FAQ

What is the purpose of Allison Transmission's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center?

The center is designed for year-round testing of various vehicle types in a controlled environment, helping OEMs and suppliers reduce product development and validation timelines for new technologies.

What types of vehicles can be tested at Allison's facility?

The facility can test vehicles powered by diesel, gasoline, natural gas, hydrogen, and battery electric systems, covering a wide range of propulsion types.

How does Allison's test center benefit companies like Cummins (ALSN)?

It allows companies to simulate real-world conditions in a secure and repeatable environment, enhancing product development efforts and optimizing powertrain technologies more efficiently.

What are the key features of Allison's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center?

The 60,000-square-foot facility offers controlled thermal environments, dynamometer road simulations, and the ability to replicate various duty cycles, providing reliable testing results.