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Allison makes the wheels go round

19th July 1980, Page 84
19th July 1980
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DETROIT Diesel Allison Divisior of General Corporation, which i! developing a gas turbine fo heavy lorries and buses, is tc extend its work to an advancec turbine for cars weighing 300lb

An exacting specification laic down in a $65m contract with the US Government calls for fuel-consumption rate o. 34mpg, emissions lower thar US federal standards, ability tc use alternative fuels, and corn. pliance with federal noise anc safety requirements. Moreover, the reliability and cost of thE engine and transmission musi be competitive with those oi other cars.

GM has five years to delivei the goods. The project calls for more than the.usual hot air thai Britons tend to expect from America.

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