Allison Transmission Powers Up Brownsville's Green Transit: Partner On Electric Hybrid Technology

Allison Transmission Holdings Inc ALSN is partnering with B-Metro, the public transit system in Brownsville, Texas, to provide the Allison eGen FlexTM electric hybrid propulsion system for 35-foot GILLIG buses.

Brownsville recently received a $4.7 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) 2023 Low or No Emission Program and named Allison's eGen Flex electric hybrid technology in its application for the grant.

The city is one of 125 communities across the U.S. to be granted the funds for modernizing bus facilities and purchasing new vehicles that help reduce emissions.

The eGen Flex system's electric-only mode has geofencing technology, which will enable the new buses to automatically switch into engine-off mode in pre-defined zero-emission zones, including densely populated city areas.

"Our eGen Flex system offers several benefits to transit agencies as they strive to achieve their emissions reduction goals,” said Rohan Barua, Vice President, North America Sales, Global Channel and Aftermarket at Allison Transmission.

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