Allison Transmission has announced that it will be joining forces with the Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation to integrate its Allison 1000 Series™ and 2000 Series™ transmissions into the FCCC’s MT vans. The transmission will be having Allison’s next-generation electronic controls platform which will allow it to avail over the air software updates and deliver advanced communications and functional safety.
The transmission will come with a new Control Module along with a new software operating system which will enable control and calibration of software while providing cyber security infrastructure. The two transmissions will be mated to a GM 6.6L engine capable of producing 380 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque. The upgraded 1000/2000 Highway Series transmissions set to go in FCCC’s walk-in vans will be carrying a standard five-year warranty.
“Allison has long shared in our commitment to innovation and excellence, which is why we’re excited to once again partner with them on these latest updates to our walk-in van product lineup,” said Greg Baker, Commercial Product Manager for Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC). “These new Allison transmissions will provide a number of important enhancements and features to the next generation of our MT chassis.”
Ryan Milburn, Vice President of Product Engineering at Allison Transmission, stated: “By combining Allison’s proven fully automatic transmissions with next-generation electronic controls, we’re able to provide fleets with innovative technology they can rely on. We’re proud to partner with FCCC to deliver a light commercial vehicle chassis designed to increase productivity and efficiency for our mutual customers.”
