In the heart of Africa, Rwanda, an enchanting country known as the 'Land of a Thousand Hills', welcomes an impressive fleet of city buses. These buses are not ordinary; they are equipped with the magnificent Allison Torqmatic® Series automatic transmissions, a product of the thriving alliance between Allison Transmission and Yutong Bus Co., Ltd.
The remarkable partnership between Allison Transmission, the world-renowned designer and manufacturer of vehicle propulsion solutions, and Yutong Bus Co., Ltd., China's leading bus manufacturer, is a testament to Allison's escalating global presence. This can be seen in Kigali, Rwanda's capital, with the latest delivery of Allison-equipped city buses. These state-of-the-art buses have been in operation since 2014, marking an incredible journey of growth in the African continent.
"Allison’s collaboration with Yutong to deliver transit buses to Rwanda is the latest example of our continued growth in global export markets", said Heidi Schutte, Vice President of EMEA, APAC and South America Sales, Allison Transmission. This partnership has not only paved the way for the export of transit buses equipped with Allison’s fully automatic transmissions to Rwanda but also fortified their combined global reach.
At the heart of these high-performing city buses is the Allison Torqmatic Series, a line of fully automatic transmissions meticulously designed for city and suburban buses and tour coaches. With up to six forward speeds and one reverse, this series optimizes the driving and commuting experience, manifesting Allison's commitment to innovation and efficiency.
The unwavering customer satisfaction with the performance of Allison transmissions in Rwanda since 2014 is the driving force behind this continued collaboration. "When the time came to add new vehicles to their fleet, we selected the Allison T280R transmission for its ability to meet the unique demands of city buses," said Zhang Jinbing, Sales Manager, Yutong Bus Co., Ltd.
Allison's commitment to exceptional customer service is further demonstrated by the introduction of an authorized service location in Rwanda. This strategic move not only supports Allison's expansion in Africa but also cements its presence in the region.
With a growing global network of approximately 1,600 independent Allison distributors and dealers, customers can rely on swift and reliable support, wherever and whenever needed. Recent service partnerships with Penske in Australia and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa (PGZ) in Europe further attest to Allison's commitment to providing top-notch services worldwide.
Allison Transmission, founded in 1915, has been at the forefront of propulsion solutions for commercial and defense vehicles. As the largest global manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty fully automatic transmissions, Allison continues to 'Improve the Way the World Works' with its innovative products.
With a presence in more than 150 countries, Allison has regional headquarters in the Netherlands, China, and Brazil, manufacturing facilities in the USA, Hungary, and India, as well as global engineering resources. This includes electrification engineering centers in Indianapolis, Indiana, Auburn Hills, Michigan, and London in the United Kingdom.
As the world moves towards a more sustainable future, Allison Transmission continues to lead the way with its innovative solutions that combine reliability, fuel efficiency, performance, and value. Their continued partnership with Yutong Bus Co., Ltd. to provide transit buses to Rwanda is just one of many examples of their commitment to improving global transit systems.
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