The company explained that the automatic transmission is designed to accommodate alternative fuel vehicles.
Allison Transmission has announced that it has been selected to provide the powertrain for The UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell waste collection vehicle.
It was determined that Aberdeen Council chose to pair a 250 kW Hyzon electric motor Allison 3000 Series transmission With a 45 kW fuel cell.
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The company confirmed that the decision to choose to send 3000 . series It is a testament to the capability of its dynamic suite of payment solutionswhich could support emerging propulsion technologies such as hydrogen fuel cells.
The vehicle, which runs on Aberdeen’s existing hydrogen infrastructure, has a range of 250 kilometres, allowing it to travel greater distances than current electric units. This quality makes it easy for them to complete their way without returning to the warehouse for recharge.
The new innovative hydrogen-powered vehicle in Aberdeen is based on the HH-Mercedes-Benz Econic Hydrogen chassis with a wheelbase of 4200 mm, has a 15 kg tank and 140 kWh 700 V batteries.
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The car is the latest step in the “H2 Aberdeen” initiative, whichThe European Union aims to generate a hydrogen economy in the city. In 2018, the city council published the UK’s first hydrogen-powered sweeper, which also features an Allison transmission.
“Aberdeen City Council currently operates 500 vehicles equipped with Allison transmissions and they have admired their drivability and durability for many years,” said Nathan Wilson, Allison’s Director of Sales and Accounts, UK and Ireland.
“Allison automatic transmissions are well designed to support new energy and alternative fuel vehicles. For these reasons, it was specifically requested that their new hydrogen-powered vehicle also be equipped with an Allison transmission.”
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The company noted that a manual or automatic transmission (AMT) would find it difficult to meet the requirements of such a vehicle due to clutch wear. Allison offer replaces the mechanical clutch with a special torque converter, Which reduces maintenance requirements and improves driving abilitymaking vehicle control easier during stop-and-start operations and low-speed maneuvers.
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