article thumbnail

Volvo to Introduce Proprietary Medium-Duty Engine in 2010

Green Car Congress

The Volvo Group is developing its own medium-duty (MD) engine for trucks and buses. The first of these new medium-duty engines will be launched in 2010, according to Volvo CEO Leif Johansson in his presentation at Volvo’s Capital Market Day in Eskilstuna, Sweden. Tags: Engines Heavy-duty Vehicle Manufacturers.

Volvo 150
article thumbnail

CleanFUEL USA Introduces New Liquid Propane Injection System for GM 6.0L Engine

Green Car Congress

CleanFUEL USA , a leading supplier of alternative fuel infrastructure and propane engine systems has introduced its latest Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) system for the General Motors (GM) 6.0-liter liter engine. When the 6.0L Systems are available through CleanFUEL USA Master Dealers and Preferred Installers.

USA 199
article thumbnail

Japan Automakers Plan to Step Up Exports of Small-Cars

Green Car Congress

Japanese automakers plan to increase exports of small cars with engine displacements of 1-1.5 liters by the end of 2010. Foreign demand for small cars has been growing in part because of stimulus measures in some countries to encourage consumers to replace their cars. The car has an engine displacement of up to 1.5

Japan 150
article thumbnail

MECA: 31,283 Diesel Retrofits in US in 2008

Green Car Congress

The total number of diesel retrofit devices (for both on-road and off-road diesel engines) sold in the US (including California) by Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association ( MECA ) member companies in 2008 was 31,283, according to the latest MECA annual survey.

2008 186
article thumbnail

California Startup Aurica Motors Trying to Keep NUMMI Plant Open for Manufacturing Electric Cars, Battery Swap System

Green Car Congress

Starting in April 2010, the NUMMI workforce would be retrained in electric car manufacturing while the plant is retooled and the final engineering of the vehicle is completed, with the first car scheduled to come off the line within 2 years.

article thumbnail

Chrysler Disbands ENVI Electric Vehicle Group; Function Absorbed into Traditional Line Organization

Green Car Congress

Then, Chrysler announced that it intended to apply to the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Transportation Electrification stimulus program for a federal grant, which would enable Chrysler to establish a nationwide demonstration fleet of zero-emission electric minivans that could be used by the US Postal Service for mail delivery.

Chrysler 210
article thumbnail

German Transport Ministry Includes Mercedes-Benz Citaro G BlueTec Series Hybrid City Bus in Its Electric Mobility Development Program

Green Car Congress

Instead of the large 12-liter six-in-line OM 457 hLA engine normally used in the articulated Citaro model, the hybrid bus is fitted with a compact OM 924 LA unit which develops maximum power of 160 kW (218 hp) from a displacement of 4.8 This reduces the weight of the engine from approximately 1000 kg to around just 450 kg.

Mercedes 199