Allison Transmission and Hino Trucks Partner on Class 6, 7 and 8 BEV Trucks for Production in 2023

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, is proud to announce that it has been selected by Hino Trucks as its e-Axle development partner for Class 6, 7 and 8 Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) trucks. The two companies have signed the framework behind a… Continue reading Allison Transmission and Hino Trucks Partner on Class 6, 7 and 8 BEV Trucks for Production in 2023

Allison Transmission Expands eGen Power e-Axle Portfolio to Address Wide Range of Vehicle Applications and Markets

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, announces the addition of its eGen Power 100S and 130D e-Axles to its fully electric portfolio of propulsion solutions at ACT Expo in Long Beach, Cal. “We believe there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to electrification… Continue reading Allison Transmission Expands eGen Power e-Axle Portfolio to Address Wide Range of Vehicle Applications and Markets

Toyoda Gosei Develops New Fuel Tank Cutoff Valve

KIYOSU, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) has developed a cutoff valve with a novel structure that contributes to lighter vehicle weight. This cutoff valve is being used on the new Land Cruiser from Toyota Motor Corporation (vehicle specifications for some regions, including the Middle East). Cutoff valves are plastic components of fuel tanks that… Continue reading Toyoda Gosei Develops New Fuel Tank Cutoff Valve

Toyoda Gosei Launches UV-C High-Speed Surface Disinfector

KIYOSU, Japan–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) will launch a “UV-C High-Speed Surface Disinfector,” which uses deep ultraviolet (UV-C) LEDs that effectively kill viruses and bacteria, in November 2021. Preorders of the product will be accepted from September 1. With the recent rise in awareness of infection prevention, Toyoda Gosei is launching various products that… Continue reading Toyoda Gosei Launches UV-C High-Speed Surface Disinfector

Allison Transmission and ElDorado National Partner to Bring Electric Hybrid Buses to San Francisco

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional and electrified vehicle propulsion solutions and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions for commercial vehicles and transit buses, is pleased to announce that the Allison H 40 EPTM electric hybrid propulsion system will be integrated into the San Francisco Municipal… Continue reading Allison Transmission and ElDorado National Partner to Bring Electric Hybrid Buses to San Francisco

New Cinema Seat from Grammer: More living space in the truck cab

Grammer innovation enhances comfort and improves safety  New driver/passenger seat combination for medium and heavy-duty trucks Cinema Seat: seat surface folds up, backrest for use as storage area, swivel adapter  Grammer AG, August 26, 2021 – A strong pair of seats from Grammer with the perfect twist: The MSG 115 is the first premium driver’s… Continue reading New Cinema Seat from Grammer: More living space in the truck cab

GRAMMER AG Supervisory Board focuses on continuity: Jurate Keblyte and Thorsten Seehars extend ahead of time

Ursensollen, August 24, 2021 – The Supervisory Board of Grammer AG has renewed the contracts of the members of the Executive Board Thorsten Seehars (CEO) and Jurate Keblyte (CFO) ahead of schedule by five years each. This resolution was passed by the company’s Supervisory Board on August 20, 2021. Thorsten Seehars’ new contract as Chief… Continue reading GRAMMER AG Supervisory Board focuses on continuity: Jurate Keblyte and Thorsten Seehars extend ahead of time

Valmet Automotive and Fortum cooperate in sustainable recycling of battery materials

Valmet Automotive and Fortum, one of the leading players in the European energy sector, have entered into cooperation to ensure safe and sustainable recycling of all non-conforming battery materials from Valmet Automotive’s battery plants in Salo and Uusikaupunki. Sustainability is a top priority for Valmet Automotive, with a goal to minimize the environmental impact of… Continue reading Valmet Automotive and Fortum cooperate in sustainable recycling of battery materials