Allison Transmission 4500 RDS Model Now Pairs with Cummins X15N Natural Gas Engine, Delivering Enhanced Performance and Efficiency
Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN) announced that its 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) fully automatic transmission has been integrated with the Cummins X15N natural gas engine and is fitted in Kenworth T880 tractors, with availability for Kenworth L770 and Peterbilt 567 and 520 models. The Cummins X15N delivers 500 horsepower and 1,850 lb-ft of torque. Ozinga Renewable Energy Logistics has deployed the X15N + Allison 4500 RDS combination in fleet operation, and the companies highlight improved drivability, increased payload potential from lower engine weight, and lower NOx emissions versus diesel; use of renewable natural gas is cited as able to produce a negative carbon footprint.
The announcement emphasizes fuel-agnostic compatibility—diesel, electric, or natural gas—and directs readers to AllisonTransmission.com for more information.
Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN) ha annunciato che la sua 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) trasmissione completamente automatica è stata integrata con il motore a gas naturale Cummins X15N ed è montata sui trattori Kenworth T880, con disponibilità anche per i modelli Kenworth L770 e Peterbilt 567 e 520. Il Cummins X15N offre 500 cavalli e 1.850 lb-ft di coppia. Ozinga Renewable Energy Logistics ha implementato la combinazione X15N + Allison 4500 RDS nella sua operatività di flotta, e le aziende evidenziano una guidabilità migliorata, un potenziale di carico maggiore grazie al peso ridotto del motore e emissioni NOx più basse rispetto al diesel; si cita l’uso di gas naturale rinnovabile in grado di produrre una carbon footprint negativa.
L’annuncio enfatizza la compatibilità indipendente dal carburante—diesel, elettrico o gas naturale—e invita i lettori a visitare AllisonTransmission.com per ulteriori informazioni.
Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN) anunció que su 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) transmisión completamente automática se ha integrado con el motor de gas natural Cummins X15N y está instalada en los tractores Kenworth T880, con disponibilidad para los modelos Kenworth L770 y Peterbilt 567 y 520. El Cummins X15N entrega 500 caballos y 1,850 lb-ft de torque. Ozinga Renewable Energy Logistics ha desplegado la combinación X15N + Allison 4500 RDS en operaciones de flota, y las empresas destacan una mejor manejabilidad, mayor capacidad de carga gracias al menor peso del motor y menores emisiones de NOx en comparación con diésel; se cita el uso de gas natural renovable como capaz de producir una huella de carbono negativa.
El anuncio enfatiza la compatibilidad independiente del combustible—diésel, eléctrico o gas natural—y dirige a los lectores a AllisonTransmission.com para más información.
Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN)은 자사의 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) 완전 자동 변속기가 Cummins X15N 천연가스 엔진과 통합되었으며 Kenworth T880 트랙터에 장착되었고 Kenworth L770 및 Peterbilt 567 및 520 모델에 대해 이용 가능하다고 발표했습니다. Cummins X15N은 500마력과 1,850 lb-ft의 토크를 제공합니다. Ozinga Renewable Energy Logistics는 X15N + Allison 4500 RDS 조합을 함대 운영에 배치했으며, 회사들은 더 나은 운전 가능성, 엔진 무게 감소로 인한 더 큰 탑재 능력, 디젤 대비 낮은 NOx 배출을 강조합니다. 재생 가능 천연가스 사용은 음(-)의 탄소 발자국을 생성할 수 있다고 언급됩니다.
발표는 연료에 관계없이 호환되며—디젤, 전기 또는 천연가스—독려하고 추가 정보는 AllisonTransmission.com을 참조하라고 독자들에게 안내합니다.
Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN) a annoncé que sa 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS), transmission entièrement automatique, a été intégrée au moteur à gaz naturel Cummins X15N et est équipée sur les tracteurs Kenworth T880, avec disponibilité pour les modèles Kenworth L770 et Peterbilt 567 et 520. Le Cummins X15N délivre 500 chevaux et 1 850 lb-ft de couple. Ozinga Renewable Energy Logistics a déployé la combinaison X15N + Allison 4500 RDS dans ses opérations de flotte, et les entreprises soulignent une meilleure maniabilité, un potentiel de charge accru grâce au poids plus faible du moteur et des émissions NOx plus faibles par rapport au diesel; l’utilisation de gaz naturel renouvelable est citée comme capable de produire une empreinte carbone négative.
L’annonce met l’accent sur la compatibilité « fuel-agnostic »—diesel, électrique ou gaz naturel—et invite les lecteurs à AllisonTransmission.com pour plus d’informations.
Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN) gab bekannt, dass seine 4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) – eine vollautomatische Getriebeserie – in den Cummins X15N Naturgasmotor integriert wurde und in Kenworth T880-Traktoren montiert ist, mit Verfügbarkeit für die Modelle Kenworth L770 und Peterbilt 567 und 520. Der Cummins X15N liefert 500 PS und 1.850 lb-ft Drehmoment. Ozinga Renewable Energy Logistics hat die X15N + Allison 4500 RDS-Kombination im Flotteneinsatz eingeführt, und die Unternehmen heben verbesserte Fahrbarkeit, ein höheres Nutzlastpotenzial durch das geringere Motorgewicht und niedrigere NOx-Emissionen im Vergleich zu Diesel hervor; der Einsatz erneuerbarer Erdgas wird als in der Lage beschrieben, eine negative CO2-Bilanz zu erzeugen.
Die Ankündigung betont die treibstoffunabhängige Kompatibilität — Diesel, Elektrisch oder Erdgas — und verweist Leser für weitere Informationen auf AllisonTransmission.com.
Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN) أعلنت أن سلسلة Rugged Duty 4500 (RDS) ذات ناقل الحركة التلقائي بالكامل قد تم دمجها مع محرك الغاز الطبيعي Cummins X15N ومركبة في جرارات Kenworth T880، مع توافر للنماذج Kenworth L770 و Peterbilt 567 و 520. يوفر Cummins X15N 500 حصاناً و1,850 رطل-قدم من العزم. قامت Ozinga Renewable Energy Logistics بنشر مجموعة X15N + Allison 4500 RDS في تشغيل الأسطول، وتبرز الشركات سهولة القيادة المحسّنة وزيادة قدرة الحمولة بسبب انخفاض وزن المحرك وانخفاض انبعاثات NOx مقارنة بالديزل؛ ويذكر أن استخدام الغاز الطبيعي المتجدد يمكن أن يُنتج بصمة كربونية سلبية.
تؤكد الإعلان على التوافق المستقل من حيث الوقود — ديزل، كهرباء، أو غاز طبيعي — وتوجّه القرّاء إلى AllisonTransmission.com لمزيد من المعلومات.
Allison Transmission (NYSE:ALSN) 宣布其4500 Rugged Duty Series (RDS) 全自动变速器已经与Cummins X15N 天然气发动机整合，并安装在 Kenworth T880 牵引车上，且可用于 Kenworth L770 与 Peterbilt 567、520 型号。 Cummins X15N 提供 500 馬力 和 1,850 lb-ft 的扭矩。Ozinga Renewable Energy Logistics 已在车队运营中部署 X15N + Allison 4500 RDS 组合，双方指出更好的可驾驶性、因发动机重量下降而带来的更高载荷潜力，以及相对于柴油的更低 NOx 排放；使用可再生天然气被认为可产生负碳足迹。
公告强调燃料无关的兼容性——柴油、电动或天然气——并指引读者访问 AllisonTransmission.com 以获取更多信息。
- Cummins X15N rated at 500 horsepower
- Cummins X15N rated at 1,850 lb-ft torque
- 4500 RDS integration available on Kenworth T880, L770, Peterbilt 567 and 520
- Field deployment by Ozinga Renewable Energy Logistics demonstrating operational use
- Negative carbon claim is contingent on access to renewable natural gas
Insights
Allison's 4500 RDS paired with the Cummins X15N supports higher payload and lower emissions in heavy-duty tractors.
The integration links Allison 4500 RDS automatic transmission with the Cummins X15N natural gas engine in Kenworth models, and a commercial deployment by Ozinga demonstrates field viability. The announcement cites the X15N's 500 horsepower and 1850 pounds per foot of torque, and claims improved low-end torque, lighter engine weight, and increased payload capacity when combined with the 4500 RDS.
Key dependencies include vehicle-level validation of durability under heavy duty cycles and fuel-supply economics for natural gas or renewable natural gas. Operational gains hinge on real-world fuel availability, maintenance regimes, and fleet duty patterns; emissions and cost benefits depend on fuel source and uptime. Watch commercial fleet rollouts and broader OEM ordering for the Kenworth T880, L770, and Peterbilt 567/520 over the next 12–24 months for adoption signals and quantified TCO changes.
Ozinga Renewable Energy Logistics has successfully deployed the Cummins X15N engine paired with the Allison 4500 RDS transmission, demonstrating how sustainability and operational excellence can go hand in hand. As an early adopter of natural gas-powered vehicles, Ozinga continues to validate emerging technologies that reduce emissions and enhance fleet performance.
"The lighter weight of the X15N engine, combined with the optimized performance of the 4500RDS transmission, not only enhances efficiency and performance but also increases payload capacity, reducing our total cost of vehicle ownership while supporting our sustainability objectives," said Brian Erickson, Director of Transportation, Ozinga Energy.
"The X15N features a broader torque curve, providing better low-end torque and improved drivability, particularly in challenging conditions such as hill climbing," said David King, Product Manager of Natural Engines, Cummins. "Additionally, the X15N is inherently lower in NOx emissions compared to diesel engines and when using renewable natural gas, it can achieve a negative carbon footprint, aligning well with customer demands for cleaner fuel alternatives."
The successful integration of Cummins and Allison technologies demonstrates how industries can adopt cleaner fuel solutions without compromising on performance. This achievement leverages the advanced capabilities of the Cummins X15N engine, with its 500 horsepower and 1850 pounds per foot of torque, and the proven performance of the Allison 4500 RDS transmission.
"The Allison 4500 RDS transmission delivers the proven reliability and durability required to handle the tough duty cycles and demanding delivery schedules in heavy duty tractor and vocational truck applications. This partnership showcases Allison's dedication to ensuring our product seamlessly integrates with the latest technological advancements and helping customers achieve their efficiency and sustainability goals," said Rohan Barua, Vice President, North America Sales, Global Channel and Aftermarket, Allison Transmission.
Allison transmissions pair with all propulsion solutions, including diesel, electric or natural gas. This provides customers with the power of choice in selecting the energy source that best suits their needs. In addition to the Kenworth T880, the Kenworth L770, Peterbilt 567 and 520 can all be ordered with the Allison 4500 and Cummins X15N combination.
For more information on Allison Transmission's fuel-agnostic 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, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy, mining, construction and agriculture) and defense vehicles (tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in
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