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Allison Transmission introduces new 9AT for release in 2020; extends xFE fuel-saving to Series 1000, 2000

Green Car Congress

Allison Transmission recently introduced its first nine-speed model at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta. The Allison nine-speed model leverages the proven durability of the Allison 2000 Series six-speed commercial transmissions, which have accumulated more than 100 billion miles globally. Max package.

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Michelin to acquire commercial truck telematics provider NexTraq; pushing to grow its services business

Green Car Congress

Based in the Atlanta area, NexTraq is a subsidiary of FLEETCOR Technologies, Inc., Since its inception in 2000, NexTraq has become a leading provider of GPS fleet management solutions for fleets of small commercial vehicles (classes 3‒5) ranging from two to 50 vehicles.

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Allison Transmission announces global availability of 9-speed transmission, expanded electrification portfolio at IAA CV

Green Car Congress

At IAA Commercial Vehicles, Allison Transmission announced that it will offer its medium-duty, fully automatic 9-speed transmission globally, and that it has developed an electric hybrid system with purely electric extended range. Allison first announced the 9-speed model in 2017 at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta.

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Going with the talent flow

Electric Auto Association

Barnhart was responsible a range of clean energy legislation, including including statutes granting apartment renters and condominium owners the right to install electric charging stations in parking areas so long as they paid for the equipment and installation. He drives a gigantic pick-up truck but he fuels it now with 95% biodiesel.”

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