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Originally Posted by JSH
Fleets are all about cost per mile and they would not be paying extra for an automated manual if it was costing them fuel economy.
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Besides fuel economy, another aspect to consider is maintenance cost. Allison claims its 3000-Series automatic transmissions have a lower maintenance cost even than manuals on urban transit buses, all while also decreasing brake wear and providing a fuel economy around 4% higher than a manual.