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Nissan debuts new compact commercial van N issan unveiled its new NV200 compact commercial van to the North American market Feb. 8 at the Chicago Auto Show. The NV200, which has an estimated 1,500- pound payload capacity, currently is sold in more than 40 countries. "The U.S. commercial vehicle With the NITE® No-Idle system, comfort never ends. Fuel savings never end. And most important, support and service never end. We'll be there for you down the road. With the NITE® , you'll always trust, never worry. It's time to own the NITE® . market is only just moving toward the compact van as a business so- lution, and we believe the NV200 will become the gold standard in the commercial van market," said Joe Castelli, vice president for Nis- san Commercial Vehicle and Fleet. "We expect this market segment to double in the next few years as fuel prices rise and businesses seek smaller vehicle solutions for more efficient operation in congested urban environments." The vehicle's exterior takes its design cues from existing Nissan truck and van lines and includes an aerodynamic front end and large low-effort dual sliding side doors. It has tall 40/60 split-opening rear doors with dual opening positions of 90 and 180 degrees. Up front, the NV200 is powered by a 2.0-liter 16-valve dual overhead cam 4-cylinder engine teamed with Nissan's Xtronic CVT automatic transmission. Other standard features include anti-lock brakes and an electronic brake force distribution system. The NV200's 186.2-inch overall length sits on a 115.2-inch wheelbase. The cargo dimension between the wheelhouses allows for loading standard 40-by- 48-inch pallets. Standard integrated mounting points allow the installation of racks and shelves without drilling into the sidewalls. Six floor-mounted hooks allow for added cargo securement while in transit. Nissan's NV200 is powered by a 2.0-liter 16-valve dual overhead cam 4-cylinder engine teamed with the company's Xtronic CVT auto- matic transmission. – Jack Roberts New oil category for 2016? A www.iowntheNITE.com 866.204.8570 new oil category dubbed PC-11, or Proposed Category 11, will be developed to help engine manufacturers meet federal standards for 2014-2018 model-year trucks covering improved fuel economy and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Dan Arcy, global OEM technical manager for Shell Oil Solutions, is leading a team of oil industry technicians who will specify tests and standards for the new category, which was requested by the Engine Manufacturers Association. The new category, the first since CJ-4 was introduced in 2006, actually will include two subcategories or separate oils, said Arcy, who presented information on the program at a Feb. 9 press event in Park City, Utah. One subcategory will Continued on page 35 32 COMMERCIAL CARRIER JOURNAL | MARCH 2012 Write 236 on Reader Service Card or visit ccjdigital.com/info