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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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With its deep first gear ratio and industry-leading ratio coverage, the Allison nine-speed transmission provides significant fuel savings as the efficient gear train allows the torque converter to lock up early in first gear. Drivers will experience even better comfort due to smaller steps, allowing for a smoother start. Max package.

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Junkyard Find: 2005 Pontiac Sunfire

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-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. For 1982, the Pontiac J-Car was called the J2000. This one rolled off the line in September of 2004.

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DICP vanadium redox flow battery hits 10,000 charge/discharge cycle mark

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The DICP team led by Hua Min Zhang began work in 2000. Liquid electrolytes are pumped from storage tanks to flow-through electrodes where chemical energy is converted to electrical energy (discharge) or vice versa (charge). set up Dalian Raycom Energy Storage Technology Development Co.,

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New study finds GHG emissions from palm oil production significantly underestimated; palm oil biofuels could be more climate-damaging than oil sands fuels

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Historical analysis shows strong acceleration of plantation development in recent years: 70% of all industrial plantations have been established since 2000 and only 4% of the current plantation area existed in 1990. Products from WCSB Oil Sands Crudes Compared with Reference. There is a variance based on production method, etc.).

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

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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.

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

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In October, MFTBC presented the new Canter range: the vehicles comply with Euro 5b+ or Euro VI, according to weight category (reference mass = curb weight). These engine variants employ BlueTec 6 technology with an SCR catalytic converter. Beyond this, there are numerous other new features. A new top weight variant with a GVW of 8.55

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

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Engine: 2000 bar injection pressure. liter engine increase the maximum injection pressure by 25% to as much as 2000 bar. Up to a reference mass of 2380 kg, the complete vehicle has its emission characteristics tested on a chassis dynamometer, with the result being shown in pollutants per km. New injectors for the 3.0-liter

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