Remove 2017 Remove Available Remove Exhaust Remove Light
article thumbnail

Mitsubishi Fuso to deliver 20 eCanter trucks to Australia Post

Green Car Congress

In October, Australia Post will become the first local customer to integrate the electric light-duty truck into its daily operations. The eCanter for Australia is shipped from Tramagal, Portugal, and comes with the same standard specifications as the models currently available in Japan and Europe. The eCanter, which falls under the 7.5-ton

Australia 243
article thumbnail

2017 Ford F-150 to offer 2nd-gen 3.5L EcoBoost with dual direct and port fuel injection; 10-speed automatic

Green Car Congress

The 2017 Ford F-150 will offer an all-new, second-generation 3.5-liter The all-new Ford-built transmission—the first volume-production 10-speed automatic transmission available to consumers from any automaker—will deliver improved acceleration and performance compared with previous six-speed automatic transmissions.

F-150 150
article thumbnail

BMW to begin testing BMW M Hybrid V8 with P66/3 engine

Green Car Congress

The combustion engine is based on the DTM unit used in the BMW M4 DTM in 2017 and 2018. The normally-aspirated P66/1 eight-cylinder engine used in the 2017 and 2018 seasons in the BMW M4 DTM was the one that got the nod. The BMW M Hybrid V8 is powered by the P66/3 eight-cylinder turbo engine with supplementary electric drive.

BMW 293
article thumbnail

Upgraded diesel engine joins Honda Civic line-up in Europe

Green Car Congress

The new engine is one of the first units to be officially tested under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) fuel consumption and emissions cycle, which comes into force this year. Honda has made significant improvements to the engine and the exhaust system to maximize real world performance. l/100 km (63.6

Honda 170
article thumbnail

Tenneco developing new gasoline particulate filter (GPF) technology ahead of Euro 6c emissions regulation

Green Car Congress

Tenneco is leveraging its expertise in diesel particulate filter (DPF) technology to develop gasoline particulate filters for 2017 model year light vehicles. Diesel particulate filters for original equipment applications remove particulate matter from engine exhaust gases in a closed system.

Gasoline 150
article thumbnail

SAIC introduces large electric panel van in Europe: Maxus EV80

Green Car Congress

SAIC Mobility Europe, a division of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer, SAIC, is introducing the Maxus light commercial vehicle brand. The Maxus EV80 and is available as a panel van and a chassis cab, providing practicality and extensive versatility demanded by fleet operators.

Europe 186
article thumbnail

New MQB-based Volkswagen Arteon fastback debuts in Geneva; 1.5L TSI Evo with cylinder deactivation

Green Car Congress

Volkswagen introduced the new Arteon five-door fastback at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The proven concept of the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head has been retained. It closes off the intake and exhaust valves of cylinders two and three up to the mid-load range, while at the same time deactivating fuel injection.

Engine 191