article thumbnail

Mazda introduces 3rd-generation Mazda3

Green Car Congress

Mazda unveiled the redesigned 2014 Mazda3 (known as the Axela in Japan) in a series of launch events world-wide. The new Mazda3 is the third new-generation model to embody Mazda’s new KODO Design and SKYACTIV Technology, after the CX-5 and new Mazda6. 2014 Mazda3. Click to enlarge. With more than 3.5 The rear seatbacks are nearly 2.0

Mazda 207
article thumbnail

EnerDel Partners with Mazda, Itochu, and Others for Smart Grid Integration Project in Japan

Green Car Congress

The project involves more than a dozen major partners, including Mazda Motor Corporation and the Japanese industrial trading giant Itochu Corporation. In July, EnerDel and Itochu joined forces with longtime EnerDel customer Think Global to convert electric drive delivery trucks for Japan’s postal service. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

Mazda 218
article thumbnail

Mazda Begins Commercial Leasing of Hybrid Rotary Hydrogen Vehicle

Green Car Congress

Transparent view of Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid. Mazda Motor Corporation has begun commenced commercial leasing of the Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid ( earlier post ), a hydrogen hybrid vehicle that offers substantially improved performance due to the addition of a hybrid system. Click to enlarge.

Mazda 170
article thumbnail

2014 Mazda6 with i-ELOOP rated at 28 city/40 highway/32 mpg combined

Green Car Congress

Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) announced fuel economy figures for and updated pricing of its new 2014 Mazda6 midsize sedan, featuring the i-ELOOP regenerative engine braking system. Earlier post.) The i-ELOOP equipped Mazda6 is EPA-rated at 28 city/40 highway/32 combined mpg US (8.4, l/100km, respectively).

MPG 225
article thumbnail

Green Crossover Project in Japan Showcases Li-ion Stationary Storage for EV Charging; EnerDel Providing Packs for Vehicles and Stationary Storage

Green Car Congress

Itochu Corporation, Mazda, Family Mart, EnerDel and 11 other partners have launched a 3-year project in Tsukuba City, Japan—the “Green Crossover Project”—designed to showcase a real-world integration of the smart grid, stationary lithium-ion grid storage, electric vehicles, rapid recharging and renewable energy technologies.

Li-ion 218
article thumbnail

Mazda6 diesel sedan offers up to 60 mpg US

Green Car Congress

Mazda is offering the choice of five SKYACTIV engines (two diesels and three gasoline powerplants) coupled with six-speed manual or automatic transmissions in the Mazda6. The Mazda6— now in its third generation— is also the company’s first mass-production model. equipped with i-ELOOP, its brake energy regeneration system.

MPG 311
article thumbnail

EnerDel to Supply Batteries for Japanese Electric Bus Demo

Green Car Congress

The vehicle was converted by Tokyo R&D, and is scheduled to hit the streets on regular local routes in Toyama, a coastal city located on the Sea of Japan. In July, EnerDel and ITOCHU joined with longtime EnerDel customer THINK to convert electric drive delivery trucks for Japan’s postal service. Earlier post.).

Supplies 210