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Cummins Inc. has chosen Allison Transmission’s Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center for comprehensive testing of its powertrain-equipped trucks. This facility, unique in the Midwest, offers controlled and repeatable conditions crucial for product development and validation.
Key Highlights:
- Allison Transmission is a leader in fully automatic transmissions and electrified propulsion systems.
- Cummins is utilizing Allison’s test center to enhance its powertrain technology.
- The 60,000-square-foot facility supports year-round testing across diesel, gasoline, natural gas, hydrogen, and battery electric systems.
- The center’s capabilities reduce product development timelines, bringing new technologies to market faster.
- Tom Marsh, X15 Program Leader at Cummins, emphasized the importance of the facility’s ability to simulate real-world conditions.
- Michael O’Quin, Associate Director at the test center, highlighted its suitability for diverse testing scenarios.
Located in the Midwest, Allison’s Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center is the only facility of its kind, designed to facilitate year-round vehicle testing in a controlled environment. This state-of-the-art facility is critical for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers aiming to reduce product development timelines, ensuring swift market entry for new technologies.
Tom Marsh, X15 Program Leader at Cummins, expressed his excitement about leveraging the advanced testing capabilities of the Allison center. “The facility’s ability to simulate real-world conditions in a secure and repeatable environment is invaluable as we continue to innovate and improve our powertrain technologies,” he stated.
With its advanced thermal environments and dynamometer road simulations, the facility can replicate a wide range of duty cycles, allowing for vehicle performance testing under extreme conditions. This enhances reliability while reducing costs compared to on-road testing.
Michael O’Quin, Associate Director at Allison’s Test Center, emphasized the center’s versatility. “Allison’s Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center is equipped to handle a diverse array of testing scenarios across all major propulsion types, making it an ideal choice for Cummins‘ innovative engine technologies,” he noted.
Learn more about how Allison’s Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center supports leading OEMs and suppliers in accelerating their time to market at allisontransmission.com.
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