New Flyer to Start Offering Allison Transmission's Next-Gen Electric Hybrid Propulsion Solution

Compared to a traditional clean diesel bus, the eGen Flex system improves fuel economy by up to 25 percent and allows clean electric power to operate accessories like air conditioning and electric heat at peak performance.

FREMONT, CA: Transportation networks are projected to be radically changed by automated driving technologies and electric propulsion. They may not only enable for more efficient use of travel time, but may also spark entirely new mobility business models. New Flyer Industries Canada ULC and New Flyer of America (New Flyer) will begin offering Allison Transmission's next generation electric hybrid propulsion solution, eGen Flex, in early 2022. Allison Transmission is a premier designer and manufacturer of electric hybrid, conventional, and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions. NFI Group (NFI), one of the world's top autonomous global bus manufacturers, owns New Flyer, North America's largest transit bus manufacturer.

"Since 1977 we have proudly partnered with Allison Transmission on the development of innovative solutions to help advance North American mobility," said Jennifer McNeill, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, New Flyer. "With the eGen Flex electric hybrid system, we continue to build on a foundation of safe, sustainable and efficient transit buses. Together with Allison Transmission, we are working to reduce emissions, reduce noise pollution, and improve air quality in communities across North America."

Allison's eGen Flex technology can run completely on electricity for up to 10 miles. eGen Flex, ideal for transit bus and motorcoach applications, can reduce engine emissions and noise while loading and unloading passengers in crowded pedestrian areas, zero-emission zones, and bus depots, resulting in a quieter and healthier lifestyle environment.

"Allison's eGen Flex system provides fleets with a revolutionary solution that reduces their carbon footprint through an improved emissions profile and reduced fuel consumption," said Branden Harbin, Executive Director of Global Marketing, Allison Transmission. "The eGen Flex enables transit fleets to evaluate electric capability and their electric range needs, while still having the peace of mind of a diesel range extender, whether needed for longer routes, unplanned congestion on routes, or an inability to recharge due to power grid challenges."

Compared to a traditional clean diesel bus, the eGen Flex system improves fuel economy by up to 25 percent and allows clean electric power to operate accessories like air conditioning and electric heat at peak performance. By switching these accessories to electric power, the engine is put under less stress, resulting in lower fuel consumption and maintenance expenses during the vehicle's lifetime. This decreases reliance on fossil fuels even further while increasing uptime. Allison's next-generation electric hybrid technology provides ground-breaking capabilities and fully electric propulsion when clients demand it, without the additional infrastructure costs of full electrification.

eGen Flex will be available in various configurations to meet fleet torque requirements and CertPlus model configurations for sale in CARB-adopting states. Allison has delivered more than 9,000 electric hybrid propulsion systems worldwide since 2003. These systems have covered approximately 2.6 billion miles, saving more than 305 million gallons of fuel and reducing the release of 3.4 million metric tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.