article thumbnail

Allison Transmission introduces new 9AT for release in 2020; extends xFE fuel-saving to Series 1000, 2000

Green Car Congress

The innovative, fully automatic transmission, for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, will be available globally and is targeted for release in 2020. The Allison nine-speed model leverages the proven durability of the Allison 2000 Series six-speed commercial transmissions, which have accumulated more than 100 billion miles globally.

2000 150
article thumbnail

Junkyard Find: 2005 Pontiac Sunfire

The Truth About Cars

-market Js were available as two- and four-door sedans , coupes , three-door hatchbacks , convertibles and station wagons. Then the "J" got dropped and it became the 2000 for just the 1983 model year. Starting with the 2003 model year, the only engine available in the Cavalier and Sunfire was the more modern 2.2-liter

2005 97
article thumbnail

EIA: China’s use of methanol in liquid fuels has grown rapidly since 2000; >500K bpd in 2016

Green Car Congress

Annual methanol consumption in China, 2000-16. Following enactment of provisions of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 that were interpreted as reducing or eliminating legal defenses available to MTBE blenders, its use was soon phased out in the United States. Source: EIA and Argus Media group, China Methanol to Energy Study , January 2017.

2000 150
article thumbnail

Rolls-Royce developing methanol-fueled mtu engines for shipping

Green Car Congress

The new high-speed four-stroke engines, which are based on proven mtu technologies, are planned to be available to customers as soon as possible for use in commercial ships and yachts. With the new development of mtu methanol engines, we want to lead the way as pioneers in the marine industry.

Engine 199
article thumbnail

Ford researchers: global light-duty CO2 regulatory targets broadly consistent with 450 ppm stabilization

Green Car Congress

The SMP model calculates 2000?2050 The Ford team updated the SMP model with historical data for 2000, 2005, and 2010, and extended the model to calculate the total CO 2 emissions (tonnes) and the TTW (tank-to-wheel) emission rate (g CO 2 /km) for the new vehicle fleet. They converted from an absolute amount to scale relative to 2000.

Light 261
article thumbnail

New Fuso Canter with EcoEfficiency; up to 9% more fuel efficient; new hybrid

Green Car Congress

The “EcoEfficiency” models combined a number of measures available as standard for all Canter model variants. Engine: 2000 bar injection pressure. liter engine increase the maximum injection pressure by 25% to as much as 2000 bar. The Canter is still available with a choice of two different emission control systems.

Hybrid 199
article thumbnail

Deret Transport running 22 Canter Eco Hybrids in fleet; 25% reduction in fuel consumption

Green Car Congress

The standard-fit “Ecofficiency” package comprises a variety of measures designed to reduce fuel consumption, such as higher injection pressures of 2000 bar, the use of fuel-efficient engine oil, engine start/stop function and longer axle ratios. These engine variants employ BlueTec 6 technology with an SCR catalytic converter.

Fleet 220