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

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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.

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Navistar offering Allison fuel-efficiency package on medium-duty and vocational trucks

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FuelSense, available in Allison’s 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 series transmissions, automatically adapts shift schedules and torque, maximizing transmission efficiency based on load, grade and duty cycle, without sacrificing performance. FuelSense is also available in the International TerraStar, DuraStar, WorkStar and PayStar.

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SwRI develops D-EGR demonstrator highlighting fuel-efficient, cost-effective engine; 10% and above fuel economy improvements

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The SwRI team will report that the brake specific fuel consumption (BSFC) at 2000 rpm 2 bar BMEP improved from 385 g/kW-h in the series production state to 330 g/kW-h; the lowest BSFC for the engine was 212 g/kWh compared to 236 g/kW-h for the series engine. PSA has been a member of the HEDGE consortium (now at HEDGE-III ) since 2004.

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ArcelorMittal introduces new set of S-in motion solutions for BEVs

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To visualize the smart BEV steel solutions, an online 3D car configurator is now available. For example, ArcelorMittal offers AHSS products such as Usibor 2000 and Ductibor 1000 which are suitable for hot stamping, or Fortiform for cold stamping. As a result, there is much more energy to absorb in the event of a crash.

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Buick offering 2.0L direct-injection turbo option for 2013 Verano

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turbocharged engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing that produces an SAE-certified 250 horsepower (187 kW) at 5300 rpm and 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) of torque at 2000 rpm. More than 90% of the Verano Turbo’s peak torque—more than 234 lb-ft—is available between 1700 to 5500 rpm.

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Honda’s new 1.6L diesel i-DTEC Civic for Europe offers 65 mpg US

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The i-DTEC Civic, which will arrive in dealerships early next year, delivers fuel economy of 65 mpg US (3.6 liter i-DTEC offers maximum power output of at 4000 rpm, and 300 N·m (221 lb-ft) of torque at 2000 rpm). The new variant will be available in three trim levels. Honda is launching a Civic model equipped with a new 1.6-liter

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US PIRG report finds reduced driving and rates of car commuting in most populous US urbanized areas

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The report, “Transportation in Transition: A Look at Changing Travel Patterns in America’s Biggest Cities,” is based on the most current available government data and is, according to US PIRG, the first national study to compare transportation trends for America’s largest cities and lists results for each. The average American drives 7.6%

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