VOLKSWAGEN’S FULLY ELECTRIC E-DELIVERY TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON TRANSMISSION
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New application with Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus is expected to commence testing in pilot fleets in 2018.
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus’ e-Delivery is the first fully electric truck developed in Brazil, and is equipped with an Allison 2100 Series™ transmission. © Volkswagen
Volkswagen’s e-Delivery is the first fully electric truck developed in Brazil and is equipped with an Allison 2100 Series™ transmission. The e-Delivery truck is targeted for urban delivery and tailored for all applications in emerging markets. Initially, it will be available in nine and eleven metric-ton gross vehicle weight (GVW) models.
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus plans to commence testing of the e-Delivery truck with pilot fleets in 2018. The e-Delivery is the latest electric vehicle application using Allison fully automatic transmissions to provide customers with reduced emissions solutions.
Allison transmissions’ multi-speed gearing effectively multiplies motor torque, allowing for the use of less-expensive and lighter electric motors. Furthermore, the transmission’s power take off provision is used to drive the hydraulic pump, eliminating the need for an additional electric generator.
