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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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Mazda Motor Corporation announced “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030,” a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030. Under the original “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom” vision announced in 2007, Mazda has endeavored to offer both driving pleasure and environmental and safety performance. Earlier post.).

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TTAC's Best Cars of 2023

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2007 Subaru Impreza: Why is this car on my list? With arrest-me acceleration and an exhaust that will wake the neighbors -- even if you live next to a cemetery -- this bad-ass pony is an old-school throwback in the best way. The Mazda CX-5 remains a great option and is roughly the same price. on his laptop.

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Planning a 1995 Mazda b2300 conversion

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I have purchased a 1995 Mazda b 2300 small truck with the intent of converting it into an EV. At present (July 29, 2007) I have removed, hood, radiator all hoses, exhaust manifold, and all wiring harnesses, ( 2 hrs work). Purchase price was $ 650.00

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LiquidPiston introduces latest X-series version of HEHC rotary engine; targeting 58% peak BTE, 2 hp/lb power density

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Other features of the X2 include: Quiet operation: engine lacks poppet valves and over-expansion minimizes exhaust noise. Our engine architecture has evolved substantially over time, since 2007. Expected realized brake efficiency for the X2 is 58% (peak) and 50% at partial load; power density is targeted to be around 2 hp/lb.

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Can-Am Spyder First Drive: Embracing The Third Wheel

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Meanwhile, the first Spyder went on sale in 2007. I felt partial to the F3, if only because our tester seemed a bit more lively and happened to be equipped with the factory available Akrapovic exhaust. Honda’s big touring bike has also been around since 1975, giving riders plenty of time to accumulate examples exceeding 100,000 miles.