New xFE model delivers significantly more torque converter lock up operation and boosts more value from every tank of fuel
Allison Transmission will launch its new fully automatic xFE models designed for best-in-class fuel economy during Busworld Turkey at the Istanbul Expo Center, April 14-17. The new xFE models have demonstrated up to 7 percent fuel economy improvements in bus applications, in addition to FuelSense® gains.
Designed to deliver significantly more lock up operation while operating at lower engine speeds in higher ranges, the xFE bus transmissions have the same space claim and ratings as current Torqmatic® models, but incorporate optimized gear ratios coupled with the FuelSense® Max package. Allison now offers three new xFE models outside North America – the T 3280 xFE™, T 3325 xFE™ and T 3375 xFE™ transmissions.
AKIA is the first bus manufacturer in Europe to feature an Allison xFE transmission, offering a T 3375 xFE fully automatic transmission in the Ultra LF model, a 12-meter citybus powered by a Mercedes Euro 6 engine that delivers 1200 N•m and 220 kW (300 hp). Visitors can see the T 3375 xFE display unit at the Allison stand (Hall 10, Booth B08) and the 12-meter Euro 6 Ultra LF bus at AKIA’s stand (Hall 10, Booth A07).
Allison will also present newly introduced T 1000™, T 2100™ and T 2200™ fully automatic transmission models to the Turkish market at this event. These new models expand the Torqmatic product family providing customers with the most complete range of bus transmissions. Allison will display the T 2100 transmission at its stand. These transmissions feature 5th Generation Electronic Controls and FuelSense fuel-efficiency software.
The Allison T 525R model transmission provides the highest level of torque (up to 410 kW and 2550 N•m) and was recently introduced in the Van Hool TX coach. This transmission will be featured in the first BRT to be manufactured in Turkey. The new 25-meter-long, low-floor AKIA metro-bus is equipped with a Euro 6 Mercedes engine and the Allison T 525 transmission model with a retarder. Able to transport up to 290 passengers, the new BRT is also being launched into this sector during Busworld Turkey. In addition to AKIA, a number of leading Turkish OEMs such as Otokar, Temsa, Karsan and Isuzu will display Euro 6 buses equipped with Allison fully automatic transmissions.
