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Allison Announces Transmissions for FCCC
Allison Transmission announced uprated variants of the Allison 1000 Series and 2000 Series transmissions will be integrated into Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp.’s new powertrain combination for its MT walk-in van chassis. FCCC is a unit of Daimler Truck North America.
The transmissions will be equipped with Allison’s next-generation electronic controls platform, according to the Indianapolis-based company. The platform is capable of delivering advanced communications, functional safety, cybersecurity and over-the-air programming.
Designed for commercial vehicles in on-highway applications, including walk-in vans, the Allison 1000/2000 Series transmissions, upgraded with its next-generation controls platform, will be paired with a GM 6.6L engine to offer a rating of up to 380 horsepower and 465 pound-feet of torque. The new 1005 Highway Series and 2205 Highway Series models will provide an increase of approximately 40 horsepower over Allison’s current 1000/2000 Series transmission ratings.
Production of the MT walk-in van chassis with the new powertrain is planned to begin in late March. — Transport Topics
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