Allison Transmission’s 3414 Regional Haul Series™ Selected by One of the World’s Largest Logistics Companies for Natural Gas-Powered Fleet
Allison Transmission announces a leading global logistics and delivery company will add Freightliner Cascadia compressed natural gas (CNG) day cab tractors equipped with the Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series™ (RHS) transmission to its fleet of 18,000 tractors. The 3414 RHS offers a variety of benefits including patented torque converter technology, which ensures vehicles using alternative fuel solutions maintain performance standards while reducing CO2 emissions. Allison’s conventional transmissions are fuel agnostic, offering easy integration with any fuel source, delivering durability and reliable performance to strengthen sustainability initiatives without sacrificing fleet productivity and efficiency. The Allison 3414 RHS offers up to 8% fuel economy improvement over the 3000 Highway Series™ transmission and provides 25% faster acceleration when compared to competitive automated manual transmissions.
The announcement by Allison Transmission regarding the adoption of their 3414 Regional Haul Series™ (RHS) transmission by a leading global logistics company represents a strategic move in the commercial vehicle industry. The integration of this transmission into Freightliner Cascadia compressed natural gas (CNG) day cab tractors is indicative of a growing trend towards sustainable transportation solutions.
The logistics sector is increasingly pressured by environmental regulations and the need for cost-efficient operations. CNG vehicles, while less powerful than their diesel counterparts, offer significant emission reductions. Allison's patented torque converter technology addresses the power gap, making CNG vehicles more competitive by enhancing performance and startability. This could lead to increased market demand for Allison's products as fleets seek to balance environmental concerns with operational efficiency.
Furthermore, the 8% fuel economy improvement and 25% faster acceleration compared to automated manual transmissions are critical metrics for fleet operators. These improvements in fuel efficiency and productivity can translate into tangible cost savings and operational advantages, potentially influencing stock valuations for Allison Transmission and its partners.
The adoption of Allison Transmission's 3414 RHS in CNG tractors aligns with broader environmental goals and the transition to lower-emission transportation. The transportation sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and the shift towards alternative fuels like CNG is a critical component of many companies' sustainability strategies.
Policy incentives and regulations favoring low-emission vehicles are likely to increase, supporting the growth of CNG and other alternative fuel technologies. By providing a product that enhances the performance of CNG tractors, Allison Transmission is positioning itself favorably within this regulatory environment. This could lead to enhanced corporate reputation and potentially increased market share as businesses strive to meet regulatory requirements and corporate social responsibility targets.
The decision by a major logistics company to update its fleet with Allison Transmission's 3414 RHS-equipped CNG tractors is a significant endorsement of the product's value proposition. This adoption can be seen as a vote of confidence in Allison's technology, potentially signaling to investors the company's competitive edge in the market for sustainable vehicle components.
From a financial perspective, the long-term benefits of reduced fuel costs and lower maintenance expenses associated with CNG vehicles and Allison's transmissions could improve the total cost of ownership for fleet operators. This might lead to increased sales for Allison, improving revenue streams and profitability. Investors should monitor the adoption rate of Allison's technology among other fleet operators, as it could serve as an indicator of the company's growth prospects and financial health.
02/08/2024 - 08:30 AM
INDIANAPOLIS --(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Allison Transmission is pleased to announce a leading global logistics and delivery company will add Freightliner Cascadia compressed natural gas (CNG) day cab tractors equipped with the Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series™ (RHS) transmission to its fleet of 18,000 tractors. After initially introducing the 3414 RHS into Cascadia models paired with the DD13 diesel engine in early 2022, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) introduced the Allison 3414 RHS and Cummins ISX12N engine pairing last year as an industry-leading solution that maximizes payload and performance while reducing emissions and engine noise levels.
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Like all Allison transmissions, the Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series™ works with any fuel source. Its patented torque converter boosts engine torque, compensating for the lower power often associated with compressed natural gas. (Photo: Business Wire)
“The 3414 RHS offers a variety of benefits including patented torque converter technology, which ensures vehicles using alternative fuel solutions maintain performance standards while reducing CO2 emissions,” said Rohan Barua, Vice President of North America Sales, Global Channel and Aftermarket, Allison Transmission. “The fuel agnostic nature of Allison transmissions enables customers to use familiar powertrain hardware to achieve sustainability goals.”
Allison’s conventional transmissions are fuel agnostic, offering easy integration with any fuel source, delivering durability and reliable performance to strengthen sustainability initiatives without sacrificing fleet productivity and efficiency. The Allison 3414 RHS offers up to 8% fuel economy improvement over the 3000 Highway Series™ transmission and provides 25% faster acceleration when compared to competitive automated manual transmissions. To compensate for the lower power associated with compressed natural gas, Allison’s torque converter multiplies engine torque to significantly improve startability, drivability and overall productivity.
For more information on Allison’s award-winning 3414 Regional Haul Series, 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 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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What type of tractors will the global logistics and delivery company add to its fleet?
The company will add Freightliner Cascadia compressed natural gas (CNG) day cab tractors equipped with the Allison 3414 Regional Haul Series™ (RHS) transmission to its fleet of 18,000 tractors.
What benefits does the 3414 RHS offer?
The 3414 RHS offers patented torque converter technology, which ensures vehicles using alternative fuel solutions maintain performance standards while reducing CO2 emissions. It also provides up to 8% fuel economy improvement over the 3000 Highway Series™ transmission and 25% faster acceleration compared to competitive automated manual transmissions.
Where can I find more information on Allison’s 3414 Regional Haul Series?
For more information on Allison’s award-winning 3414 Regional Haul Series, visit allisontransmission.com.
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allison transmission (nyse: alsn) is the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, and is a leader in hybrid-propulsion systems for city buses. allison transmissions are used in a variety of applications including refuse, construction, fire, distribution, bus, motorhomes, defense and energy. founded in 1915, the company is headquartered in indianapolis, indiana, usa and employs approximately 2,700 people worldwide. with a market presence in more than 80 countries, allison has regional headquarters in the netherlands, china and brazil with manufacturing facilities in the u.s., hungary and india. allison also has approximately 1,400 independent distributor and dealer locations worldwide. for more information, visit allisontransmission.com.
