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U.S. Army Selects BAE Systems’ Beowulf Vehicle with Allison Automatic for Its Newest Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The Allison-equipped Beowulf vehicle, from BAE Systems, will provide soldiers with capable, reliable mobility and increase their survivability in the harshest conditions that Alaska and the Arctic has to offer.

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  • The Allison-equipped Beowulf vehicle, from BAE Systems, will provide soldiers with capable, reliable mobility and increase their survivability in the harshest conditions that Alaska and the Arctic has to offer.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221101005138/en/
    Allisons 3000 Specialty Series transmission enables the Armys Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle to travel in extreme arctic conditions.
  • The CATV is a light tracked vehicle powered by a transmission normally used in a medium-duty truck or Stryker wheeled combat vehicle, said Dana Pittard, Vice President, Defense Programs, Allison Transmission.
  • The U.S. Army operates in a variety of grueling conditions including Arctic regions and other extreme cold weather environments.

Allison Transmission Named Exclusive Provider for New XCMG All-Terrain Crane

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Thursday, October 20, 2022

Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been named the exclusive provider of transmissions for Xuzhou Construction Machinery Groups (XCMG) newest all-terrain cranes, leading to additional growth for Allison Transmission outside North America.

Key Points: 
  • Allison Transmission, a leading designer and manufacturer of conventional, electric hybrid and fully electric vehicle propulsion solutions, is pleased to announce that it has been named the exclusive provider of transmissions for Xuzhou Construction Machinery Groups (XCMG) newest all-terrain cranes, leading to additional growth for Allison Transmission outside North America.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221020006068/en/
    XCMGs all-terrain crane successfully completes a wind turbine installation in northern China thanks to the performance of the Allison 4970 Specialty Series automatic transmission.
  • "XCMG and Allison have had a successful partnership for more than 10 years.
  • "The successful integration of the Allison 4970SP into XCMG's all-terrain cranes demonstrates Allisons commitment to customer-centric innovation," said Brian Geiselhart, Executive Director, Asia Pacific Sales, Allison Transmission.

BAE Systems Wins U.S. Army’s CATV Competition, Receives $278 Million Contract

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

BAE Systems Beowulf has won the U.S. Armys competition for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) programme, and the company has received a $278 million contract for production units, spare parts and contractor logistics support.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems Beowulf has won the U.S. Armys competition for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) programme, and the company has received a $278 million contract for production units, spare parts and contractor logistics support.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220823005414/en/
    BAE Systems Wins U.S. Armys CATV Competition, Receives $278 Million Contract (Photo: Business Wire)
    Beowulf is an unarmoured, tracked and highly versatile vehicle for carrying personnel and a variety of payloads in either of its two compartments.
  • Beowulf is built by BAE Systems Hgglunds in northern Sweden, adding first-hand experience in operating in an arctic environment.
  • The CATV program will replace the legacy fleet of Small Unit Support Vehicles (SUSVs), also built by BAE Systems Hgglunds, and known internationally as the BV206.

BAE Systems wins U.S. Army’s CATV competition, receives $278 million contract

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Monday, August 22, 2022

BAE Systems Beowulf has won the U.S. Armys competition for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program, and the company has received a $278 million contract for production units, spare parts, and contractor logistics support.

Key Points: 
  • BAE Systems Beowulf has won the U.S. Armys competition for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program, and the company has received a $278 million contract for production units, spare parts, and contractor logistics support.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220822005730/en/
    BAE Systems Beowulf has won the U.S. Armys competition for its Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle (CATV) program and the company has received a $278 million contract for production units, spare parts and contractor logistics support.
  • Beowulf is built by BAE Systems Hgglunds in northern Sweden, adding firsthand experience in operating in an arctic environment.
  • The CATV program will replace the legacy fleet of Small Unit Support Vehicles (SUSVs), also built by BAE Systems Hgglunds, and known internationally as the BV206.

AERO TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES 2022 & 2021 LAND ROVER DEFENDER WITH REVOLUTIONARY, PLANET FRIENDLY EXTERIOR FINISHES THAT ARE FAR SUPERIOR TO TRADITIONAL PAINT

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

AERO enables motor vehicle companies like Jaguar Land Rover to deliver a lasting finish with ultra-durability and self-healing properties, while reducing its environmental impact.

Key Points: 
  • AERO enables motor vehicle companies like Jaguar Land Rover to deliver a lasting finish with ultra-durability and self-healing properties, while reducing its environmental impact.
  • "The Land Rover Defender is known for its all-terrain capabilities and off-road style, and AERO finishes provide earth friendly durability" - Jim McGuire, CEO of AERO Sustainable Material Technology, Inc.
    AERO Finishes are farmore environmentally and occupationally friendly than paint.
  • Traditional paint is also far heavier than AERO, requiring more fuel usage, which therefore produces higher CO2 emissions still.
  • For companies like Jaguar Land Rover, AERO enhances positioning as an aspirational brand, increases customizability, reduces cost, and reduces environmental impact.

Acela Truck Company Introduces First Custom-Designed 4x4, High Mobility, Cab-Over Wildland Urban Interface Fire Truck Chassis

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022

BOZEMAN, Mont., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Acela Truck Company, a leader in high-mobility truck chassis manufacturing, is introducing its new Acela Straya four-wheel drive, high mobility, cab-over, 19,500# GVWR truck chassis in North America.

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  • BOZEMAN, Mont., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Acela Truck Company, a leader in high-mobility truck chassis manufacturing, is introducing its new Acela Straya four-wheel drive, high mobility, cab-over, 19,500# GVWR truck chassis in North America.
  • Acela Introduces First Custom-Designed 4x4, High Mobility, Cab-Over Wildland Urban Interface Fire Truck Chassis
    Based on the extraordinarily reliable Isuzu NRR base cab and chassis, and inspired by Isuzu Australia's 4x4 fire truck fleets, Acela Truck Company has leveraged its vast defense vehicle experience to incorporate military vehicle components and capabilities with Isuzu's best-in-class chassis to create the Acela Straya for on- and extreme off-highway firefighting applications.
  • Acela Truck Company delivers the most capable Class 5-8 high-mobility 4x4 and 6x6 truck chassis in North America the Acela Monterra and the Acela Straya.
  • Acela Truck Company provides military-grade truck chassis to governmental and commercial fleets at a fraction of the cost of less capable products.

GWM Launches HAVAL DARGO globally at the Jeddah Motor Show

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Tuesday, December 7, 2021

BAODING, China, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6, the new GWM model HAVAL DARGO was unveiled at the Jeddah Motor Show in Saudi Arabia and its global name was announced worldwide for the first time.

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  • BAODING, China, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6, the new GWM model HAVAL DARGO was unveiled at the Jeddah Motor Show in Saudi Arabia and its global name was announced worldwide for the first time.
  • The Jeddah Motor Show is one of the largest motor shows in the Middle East market and it is also the largest and most influential motor show in Saudi Arabia.
  • As the bright star of the show, HAVAL DARGO not only attracted many spectators with its hardcore and stylish exterior design and tech-savvy interior configurations but also won the prize of Best Car Launched in Jeddah Motor Show awarded by LifeStyle media.
  • "The DARGO looks very off-road and it is well suited to the Saudi terrain, with great potential for market development," said the GWM dealer.

GWM Launches HAVAL DARGO globally at the Jeddah Motor Show

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 7, 2021

BAODING, China, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6, the new GWM model HAVAL DARGO was unveiled at the Jeddah Motor Show in Saudi Arabia and its global name was announced worldwide for the first time.

Key Points: 
  • BAODING, China, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 6, the new GWM model HAVAL DARGO was unveiled at the Jeddah Motor Show in Saudi Arabia and its global name was announced worldwide for the first time.
  • The Jeddah Motor Show is one of the largest motor shows in the Middle East market and it is also the largest and most influential motor show in Saudi Arabia.
  • As the bright star of the show, HAVAL DARGO not only attracted many spectators with its hardcore and stylish exterior design and tech-savvy interior configurations but also won the prize of Best Car Launched in Jeddah Motor Show awarded by LifeStyle media.
  • "The DARGO looks very off-road and it is well suited to the Saudi terrain, with great potential for market development," said the GWM dealer.