US - based Allison Transmission has launched its ABE and hybrid series of electric drives for transit buses and trucks with one or two drives , which offer up to 550 kW of power . Allison ’s first customer , US bus manufacturer metro Dennis , will install electric drives in double - deckers . The AXE drive is being tested by Peterbilt in its electric semi - trucks . Both drives offer up to 400 kW continuous and 550 kW peak supplies . Meanwhile , Allison has bought drive developer Vantage automotive and the electrical division of heavy vehicle axle manufacturer AxleTech .
US-based Allison Transmission has launched its ABE and AXE series of electric drives for transit buses and trucks with one or two motors, which offer up to 550 kW of power. Allison’s first customer, US bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis, will install ABE drives in double-deckers. The AXE drive is being tested by Peterbilt in its electric semi-trucks. Both drives offer up to 400 kW continuous and 550 kW peak supplies. Meanwhile, Allison has bought drive developer Vantage Power and the electrical division of heavy vehicle axle company AxleTech.