Voith Supplies 60 Fuel-Efficient DIWA.5 Automatic Transmissions for Pittsburgh, PA Transit System Buses

YORK, Pa., July 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Voith Turbo Inc. will deliver 60 DIWA.5 automatic transmissions to Gillig, LLC this summer, which will be used in clean diesel buses bound for the Port Authority of Allegheny County (PAT) transit system in Pittsburgh, PA. Voith's DIWA.5 transmission allows for very smooth gear shifts, which reduce wear and tear and increase driving comfort in city transit buses. Additionally, its overdrive 4^th gear optimizes fuel-friendly engine speeds in city traffic.

"Pittsburgh is already benefitting from DIWA technology, as at least 325 PAT buses currently utilize a DIWA transmission," said Joe Dalik, Regional Sales Manager for Voith Turbo. "With this new order for Gillig buses, Pittsburgh will further supplement their fleet with fuel-efficient technology that will last for years. DIWA transmissions were developed specifically for transit bus applications and they have proven themselves as a long wearing fuel efficient option for the market."

DIWA transmissions feature a long first gear, providing an exceptionally smooth ride and reduced gearshifts by up to 50% compared to conventional transmissions. Reduced shifts mean less wear and higher driving comfort. In addition, a hydraulic torsional vibration damper (hydrodamp) at the transmission input greatly reduces engine vibrations. DIWA's full flow oil circuit ensures oil temperature and transmission components run and operate at the lowest possible temperature.

The transmissions will be delivered to Gillig later this summer, with final delivery of the buses to Pittsburgh occurring near the end of the year. The Port Authority of Allegheny County operates approximately 700 buses, which serve over 175,000 customers on an average weekday.

Voith Turbo, a Group Division of Voith GmbH, is a specialist for intelligent drive solutions and systems. Customers from diverse industries such as oil and gas, energy, mining and metal processing, mechanical engineering, ship technology, rail and commercial vehicles rely on advanced technologies from Voith Turbo.  

Voith sets standards in the markets energy, oil & gas, paper, raw materials and transportation & automotive. Founded in 1867, Voith employs more than 43,000 people, generates €5.7 billion in sales, operates in about 50 countries around the world and is today one of the largest family-owned companies in Europe.

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