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FEV testing finds Transient Plasma ignition system increases fuel efficiency and decreases emissions

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Data was collected with the stock ignition system with a representative ignition strategy, followed by comparison to a drop-in replacement with the TPS nanosecond pulsed power ignition system (coil and plug). 2), with the potential of enabling ultra-lean burn strategies such as the one found in the Mazda Skyactiv-X. The Toyota 2.5L

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Mazda introduces facelifted Demio with 1.3L SKYACTIV engine in Japan; hybrid-like fuel consumption at a lower price

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Mazda began taking pre-orders for the facelifted Mazda Demio (known overseas as the Mazda2) at all Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan; the sales launch is scheduled for 30 June. By comparison, the Prius S model is rated at 35.5 ” —Takashi Yamanouchi , Mazda president.

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Michigan State University Receives $2.5M ARPA-E Award to Build Wave Disc Engine/Generator for Series Hybrid Applications

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The WDG also can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by as much as 95 percent in comparison to modern internal combustion vehicle engines. In 1986, Mazda introduced the Mazda 626 Cappela model, which had a 2-liter diesel engine equipped with a Comprex wave rotor (from BBC) used as a supercharger. Norbert Müller.

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Road Test: 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport V6 SEL Premium R-Line

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Tastefully placed chrome trim and accents are on the grille, roof rack rails, lower doors, window surrounds, the faux exhaust ports, and the eyebrow strip that runs the full length of the rear power lift gate between the LED tail lights. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9. Road Test: 2018 Chevrolet Traverse: 3-Row SUV Comparison.

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Road Test: 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy 2.5T AWD

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Note: For our purposes here, a continuously variable transmission (CVT) does not have gears, so is not part of this comparison. In the rear the hands-free power lift-gate sits above the sliver lower fascia where there is a single, horizontal exhaust port. Road Test: 2021 Mazda CX-9. Sportier than expected.

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