Allison Transmission
Cummins commences vehicle testing at Allison Transmission's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center

Cummins initiates vehicle testing at Allison Transmission's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center

Sept. 5, 2024
The 60,000-sq.-ft. facility is designed to facilitate year-round testing in a controlled environment.

Allison Transmission recently announced that Cummins has chosen Allison's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center to conduct a series of tests on multiple trucks equipped with Cummins' powertrains.

"We are thrilled to leverage the advanced testing capabilities of Allison's Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Center to further enhance our product development efforts," said Tom Marsh, X15 program leader, Cummins. "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."

See also: What's new in Cummins' next diesel X15 engine

The 60,000-sq.-ft. facility is designed to facilitate year-round testing in a controlled environment. The facility supports a wide range of vehicle testing, including those powered by diesel, gasoline, natural gas, hydrogen, and battery electric systems. Its capabilities are essential for OEMs and suppliers who aim to reduce product development and validation timelines, ensuring that new technologies can be brought to market swiftly and efficiently.

The facility's controlled thermal environments and dynamometer road simulations can replicate a broad range of duty cycles, offering the ability to test vehicle performance under various extreme conditions. This enhances the reliability of results and reduces costs compared to on-road testing.

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