New Orleans RTA Selects Allison eGen Flex®-Equipped New Flyer Electric Hybrid Buses
20 Mars 2024 - 1:30PM
Business Wire
Allison Transmission, in partnership with New Flyer, a leading
bus manufacturer in North America, is proud to announce the
selection of Allison-equipped electric hybrid buses by the New
Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA). The New Flyer buses
equipped with the Allison eGen Flex® electric hybrid propulsion
system will provide a more sustainable transportation solution to
the city of New Orleans.
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In support of the city's emergency
preparedness plans, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority
(RTA) selected Allison's eGen Flex® electric hybrid propulsion
system, in part, for its dependable rechargeable energy storage
capabilities. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Incorporating buses equipped with Allison’s electric hybrid
system directly supports RTA’s mission to provide safe, dependable,
efficient transit services to the residents of and visitors to
greater New Orleans,” said Lona Edwards Hankins, CEO, New Orleans
Regional Transit Authority. “In our region, emergency preparedness
is critical. If we’re faced with a natural disaster, the eGen
Flex’s rechargeable energy storage capabilities will allow RTA
buses to operate without the need to stop often for fuel, or at a
charging station.”
eGen Flex is capable of operating up to 50% of a bus’s typical
route in engine-off mode. The system’s electric-only mode is
activated through geofencing technology and eliminates engine
emissions and noise while loading and unloading passengers and when
operating in pre-defined dense pedestrian areas and zero-emission
zones. In addition, the electric hybrid solution allows buses to
operate accessories, such as air conditioning and heat, at optimal
efficiency with clean and quiet electric power.
“Allison is committed to working closely with OEMs and our
transit partners as they evaluate technology that helps them reduce
their carbon footprint and dependence on fossil fuels,” said Rohan
Barua, Vice President, North America Sales, Global Channel and
Aftermarket at Allison Transmission. “eGen Flex is the solution
that can be implemented now to reduce emissions and achieve
sustainability goals as the industry continues to evaluate fully
electric technology.”
For more information on Allison’s eGen Flex, please visit
allisontransmission.com.
About Allison Transmission
Allison Transmission (NYSE: ALSN) is a leading designer and
manufacturer of propulsion solutions for commercial and defense
vehicles and the largest global manufacturer of medium- and
heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions that Improve the Way the
World Works. Allison products are used in a wide variety of
applications, including on-highway trucks (distribution, refuse,
construction, fire and emergency), buses (school, transit and
coach), motorhomes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (energy,
mining and construction applications) and defense vehicles
(tactical wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the company is
headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. With a presence in
more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the
Netherlands, China and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA,
Hungary and India, as well as global engineering resources,
including electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis,
Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan and London in the United Kingdom.
Allison also has approximately 1,600 independent distributor and
dealer locations worldwide. For more information, visit
allisontransmission.com.
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Claire Gregory Director, Global External Communications
Claire.Gregory@allisontransmission.com (317) 694-2065
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