USA - Allison Transmission Inc, a gearbox and e-Axle manufacturer based in Indianapolis, Indiana, has partnered with Nikola Corporation, a zero-emission truck manufacturer based in Phoenix, Arizona, to test Nikola’s Class 8 battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles in Indianapolis, at Allison’s 60,000-square-foot Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Centre (VE+ET). The vehicles are currently undergoing a cycle of tests that monitor performance in controlled thermal environments and dynamometer road simulations, capable of simulating a wide range of duty cycles. Utilising Nikola’s hydrogen refuelling equipment, the multifaceted range of tests include HVAC testing and monitoring battery management capabilities.

David Proctor, General Manager, Allison Vehicle Electrification + Environmental Test Centre, said:

We’re proud to collaborate with Nikola as they develop innovative, next-generation vehicles designed to reduce emissions and optimize performance. Our facility has the capabilities to support external customer test and validation programs for vehicles powered by every major propulsion type, which reinforces Allison’s commitment to taking a leadership role in the development of alternative fuel options for the commercial vehicle industry.