Allison Transmission Launches Hybrid Electric Axle to Improve Range

According to foreign media reports, Allison Transmission has launched the new eGen Power fully integrated zero-emission electric axle series.

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Allison will introduce the eGen Power 100D, with a 23,000 lb/10,400 kg gross axle weight ratio (GAWR), the first in the eGen Power family of electric axles, which will be manufactured at Allison’s recently completed 110,000 square foot electric axle development and manufacturing facility in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

The eGen Power 100D is one of the world's most powerful and fully integrated electric axle systems for medium and heavy-duty trucks. It has two electric motors, each of which can generate 200kW of continuous power, a total power of 400kW, and a peak power of 550kW; the eGen Power 100D also integrates a two-speed transmission into the central housing to improve the starting slope, maximum speed and efficiency, as well as an optional differential lock. This energy efficiency advantage helps to increase the range or reduce the size of the battery pack, optimizing the cost-effectiveness of the eGen Power electric axle.

It is with these advantages in mind that Hino Trucks and Hexagon Purus chose to integrate the Allison eGen Power 100D into the Hino XL7 truck.

“As we embark on Project Z, our zero-emission vehicle, we look forward to incorporating Allison’s Gen Power electric axles into our future product offerings,” said Glenn Ellis, senior vice president of customer experience at Hino Trucks.

“Our commitment to our customers is to provide the world’s most reliable and valuable propulsion solutions that help them work more efficiently,” said Branden Harbin, managing director of global marketing for Allison Transmission. “We plan to continue to offer alternative propulsion system solutions.”