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ALLISON AND EMERGENCY ONE COLLABORATE ON ELECTRIC AXLE INTEGRATION
A llison Transmission, a designer and manufacturer of conventional, hybrid and
electric vehicle propulsion solutions, in collaboration with Emergency One (UK) Ltd, which manufactures, services and supports fire
and rescue vehicles, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).
The companies will integrate the Allison eGen Power 100D electric axle into Emergency One’s fire rescue and emergency vehicle platform as part of this MoU. This builds on the companies’ existing relationship, where 90% of the units Emergency One sells are equipped with an Allison fully automatic transmission.
“We are pleased to formalise our collaboration with Allison Transmission on the integration of their eGen Power electric axles into our E1 EV platform,” said Mike Madsen, Emergency One’s managing director. “This is another critical step in our drive to deliver reduced emissions and carbon footprint, whilst improving vehicle performance and firefighter and public safety. We are focused on producing electric fire and rescue vehicles that not only meet but exceed the current specifications and operational performance. Whether our conventional diesel- powered vehicles or our next generation electric propulsion platform, our mutual customers expect reliable and durable solutions that the Emergency One and Allison partnership delivers on a daily basis. I’m confident we’ll continue to deliver that promise.”
The eGen Power 100D electric axle integrates two high-speed electric motors and a multi-speed transmission, eliminating the need for additional drive shafts and support structures. This allows it to fit easily between the wheels, leaving critical space for battery storage. The eGen Power 100D has continuous power of 536hp (400kw) and peak output power of 738hp (550kw).
“This is an exciting development for our eGen Power portfolio of products, as we continue to expand our electrified product portfolio in support of our promise to provide the most reliable and valued propulsion solutions in the world,” said Heidi Schutte, vice president of EMEA, APAC, and South America sales for Allison Transmission. “The Allison 3000 Series is the standard transmission offering in Emergency One’s conventional diesel-powered fire and rescue vehicles, so it’s natural to expect Emergency One and Allison to partner and bring the same proven performance, reliability, and durability to Emergency One’s electric fire and rescue trucks.”
Allison’s eGen Power 100D is the first in a line-up of electric axles that will be rated for torque, GVW, and varying chassis frame widths.
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