PENDLETON, Ind. — Remy International and Allison Transmission have signed a 10-year electric motor supply agreement that will provide Allison with Remy HVH410 electric motors to be used in the new Allison Transmission Commercial Hybrid Truck Program.
Allison initially plans to direct the use of these hybrids in pickup and delivery, shuttle, utility and refuse applications. Remy’s patented electric motor technology will contribute to the power and efficiency of the Allison Transmission Commercial Hybrid Truck Program.
"Our agreement with Remy was a very important step in our efforts to deliver the best performing and most economically viable hybrid truck solution," Allison Transmission CEO Lawrence Dewey said in a statement. "Remy, like Allison, has a long history of engineering excellence and innovation. We are pleased to build upon our strong relationship with Remy as we provide a much needed hybrid solution for the commercial truck industry."
The HVH410 is an advanced electric motor for medium-duty, heavy-duty and off-highway hybrid and electric vehicles based on Remy’s patented High Voltage Hairpin (HVH) technology. The HVH410’s world-class torque and power density allows for improved fuel economy, increased range in all-electric drive mode and the potential for a smaller internal combustion engine in hybrid vehicles.
"Allison continues to demonstrate it is an innovation leader in transmission systems for commercial vehicles. We have had the privilege of working with Allison on hybrid bus applications and are now looking forward to a long partnership in the hybrid commercial truck sector," said Remy CEO John Weber. "By utilizing Remy’s technology expertise and long time experience in electric motors, Allison can focus its resources on the broader challenge of developing a world-class hybrid powertrain for commercial vehicles."
Both companies will be manufacturing in the United States. The Remy HVH410 electric motors will be made in Remy’s Anderson, Ind., manufacturing facility. And Allison will be manufacturing the Allison Hybrid Truck Drive system in Indianapolis, Ind.
For more details about the HVH410 Series electric motors, visit the Remy Web site at: http://www.remyinc.com/hvh.asp.
