Shanghai, May 20, 2024 - Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of traditional and electric vehicle propulsion solutions, and the world's largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, continues to deepen its cooperation with Xiamen King Long, a leading bus manufacturer in China. In 2023, a total of 90 Xiamen King Long buses equipped with Allison Torqmatic® series transmissions were put into operation across Saudi Arabia, including Jeddah and Medina. Forty buses were delivered in the second quarter of 2023 to support operations during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia at the end of June. Thanks to the excellent product quality and comprehensive after-sales service system of both parties, Allison transmissions have been recognized by the Saudi government and end customers.

The Hajj is a grand religious event in Islam every year. During this period, millions of Muslims from around the world flock to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina. The huge flow of people and vehicles, the large number of starts and stops caused by rugged mountain roads, high temperatures above 40℃, and sandstorms all put unusual pressure on the operation of buses and transmission systems. The Xiamen King Long buses exported in 2023 are the second-generation Longwei XMQ6127DY buses, which can carry 49 passengers and are all equipped with Allison Torqmatic series automatic transmissions (T390R) with retarders. During the Hajj, they played a key role in facilitating transportation and provided high comfort, reliability, and durability for many pilgrims and drivers.

With the T390R transmission specifically designed for long-distance buses and public transportation, Allison can help buses demonstrate excellent performance under any complex and challenging road conditions, achieving a maximum input torque of 1650 Nm and a maximum input power of 283 kW. The Allison transmission is equipped with Continuous Power Technology™, which can amplify engine torque during startup and eliminate power interruptions during gear shifts. At the same time, the built-in integrated retarder can provide smooth deceleration on downhill sections. These features bring a smooth and comfortable experience to drivers and passengers, alleviating the hardships of the pilgrims' journey.

The design philosophy of the Allison transmission is to minimize maintenance requirements. Unlike manual transmissions and AMT transmissions that are prone to wear and require clutch replacement, the Allison transmission experiences minimal wear and only requires regular replacement of Allison-approved filters and fluids to maintain optimal transmission performance, minimizing the total cost of ownership of the vehicle. The transmission is also equipped with a sixth-generation electronic control system and FuelSense® 2.0 fuel-saving technology strategy, which can dynamically adjust the shifting strategy according to different vehicle operating conditions to reduce fuel consumption. Advanced pre-diagnostic functions display maintenance and repair needs, improving vehicle operating efficiency and reducing operating costs.

"Allison has always adhered to the goal of helping customers improve vehicle performance through unparalleled quality, reliability, durability, industry value, and customer service, and the export of Xiamen King Long buses to Saudi Arabia is perfect proof of this," said Wu Jian, Sales General Manager of Allison Transmission China. "We have a long-standing cooperation with Xiamen King Long, and we understand and trust each other very well. We look forward to continuing to expand our overseas cooperation in the future, providing reliable products and high-value solutions to the world."

The Allison Torqmatic® series is a fully automatic transmission specifically designed to meet the unique needs of urban and suburban buses, as well as tourist buses, with a maximum input power of up to 410 kW. The Torqmatic® series has six forward gears and one reverse gear, making it easier and more efficient for drivers to control the vehicle.

After more than a century of continuous research and development innovation and decades of deep cultivation in the Chinese and overseas markets, Allison transmissions have become an important part of the commercial vehicle supporting field, including buses. In the future, in the process of Chinese brands going global, Allison will provide comprehensive support to customers with high-performance products and a huge global network of authorized distributors and dealers.

Source : www.chinabuses.org

Editor : Isabella

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