s role was to design and score a four-question theory test and a practical evaluation, relating to the maintenance, diagnostics and operation of its 2100 Series fully automatic transmission, as found on many of the UK's buses. The winner was William Scott of Northern Ireland's public transport operator, Translink.
"We are delighted for William and all the winners of the IRTE Skills Challenge, and are proud to be a part of this important initiative to develop the skills of bus technicians and encourage their professional development," says Patricia Cobbold, OEM account manager for Allison Transmission. "All industry players benefit from supporting our engineering talent in such ways. We were very impressed by the performance of all the teams and the ways in which they addressed the challenge we set for them."
Allison automatic and hybrid technology has been selected by customers worldwide. In 2010, Allison global sales into city bus and coach applications exceeded 15,000 units. The company works with many of the UK's bus fleets to deliver fuel efficient, reliable, safe and smooth passenger transportation.
About Allison Transmission Allison Transmission is the world's largest manufacturer of fully-automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, medium- and heavy-tactical U.S. military vehicles and hybrid-propulsion systems for transit buses. Allison transmissions are used in a variety of applications including on-highway trucks (distribution, refuse, construction, fire and emergency), buses (primarily school and transit), motor homes, off-highway vehicles and equipment (primarily energy and mining) and military vehicles (wheeled and tracked). Founded in 1915, the Allison business is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. and employs approximately 2,750 people. Regional headquarters with dedicated support staff are located in China, The Netherlands, Brazil, India and Japan. With a global presence in 80 countries, Allison chevrolet has over 1,500 distributor and dealer locations. More information about Allison is available at www.allisontransmission.com.
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