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Allison Transmission continues to invest in and accelerate its electric-vehicle propulsion solutions, but it also remains committed to its conventional-product portfolio, which the company expects to remain relevant for decades. Boosting the capabilities of both technology pathways is Allison's next-generation electronic controls platform, which features advanced communications, functional safety, cybersecurity and over-the-air (OTA) programming capability.

Allison partnered with multiple OEMs to build the first commercial vehicles equipped with the next-gen platform, which combines state-of-the-art microprocessor and software operating system technology. Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. has begun producing the first walk-in vans equipped with the enhanced electronic controls. Other OEMs using the new system include Mack Trucks in its medium-duty trucks, Prevost and MAN. Allison expects all OEM partners to transition to this controls platform by February 2023.