They should put this to good use. Unlike the nitwit bureaucrats in Washington that used it mostly on highways, the urban use of hybrids of this type is what it was intended for.

Where are all the anti-GM and anti-America comments now?

Mark:
Allison transmissions were marvelous from the beginning of the times. It is arguable the best purchase GM made ever. Highly unusual that German cities choose American hybrid drive, because Orion spin-off of Mercedes makes fine hybrid transmissions too. I have read astounding reports of Allison-equipped buses from Australian buyers. Way to go, GM.

Here we sit in America with more natural gas than we can use and still discussing how to spend more money making diesel buses more efficient. I'm glad the Germans can use these hybrids because they're going to be a tough sell here.