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Mazda continues supporting algae biofuels research

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Mazda continues to be involved in joint research projects and studies as part of an ongoing industry-academia-government collaboration to promote the wide-spread adoption of biofuels from microalgae growth. Earlier post.). Improving productivity and reducing costs are fundamental to the widespread future availability of algae biofuels.

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Mazda introducing 1.3L direct injection gasoline engine as first SKYACTIV-G unit

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The first of Mazda Motor Corporation’s next-generation SKYACTIV technologies ( earlier post ) to be introduced to the market will be the SKYACTIV-G 1.3 Mazda will unveil the engine at the Automotive Engineering Exposition that will be held from 18 – 20 May at the Pacifico Yokohama convention center near Tokyo, Japan.

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Consumer Reports Lists Least/Most Expensive Car Brands to Maintain

The Truth About Cars

With the average vehicle now older than ever before and fewer people capable of spending the kind of money required to purchase a brand-new automobile, maintenance has become even more relevant. This included oil changes and necessary repairs, but would exclude everything covered under recalls or warranty.

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Toyota 3-row EVs, Tesla price cuts, electric G-wagen, airless tires: The Week in Reverse

Baua Electric

And Mazda has applied its design flair to an EZ-6 electric sedan that incorporates tech from China’s Changan Automobile. Although its range figures far more effectively represent what American buyers might seek in an EV, Mazda hasn’t yet confirmed plans for any markets outside China. If this model arrives in the U.S.,

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Consumer Federation analysis of polling data and tech pricing finds consumer demands aligned with proposed MY 2017-2025 CAFE and GHG regulations for light-duty vehicles

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The CFA polling data finds continued strong consumer support for the proposed standards, which CFA rounded up to 55 mpg in its question (“ The federal government has proposed requiring automobile manufacturers to increase the fuel economy of their motor vehicle fleets to an average of 55 miles per gallon by 2025. ”). more miles per gallon.

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Feature: Top 6 Reasons Why an EV Is the Right Choice

Clean Fleet Report

An electric car does not require a regular oil changes or tune-ups. With more users gearing towards purchasing electric vehicles, a surge in demand has drastically hit the electric automobile industry. News: Mazda Join the EV Crowd with MX-30 EV. If you fancy high instant speeds, then an electric car is ideal for you.

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American Le Mans Series Introduces Green Dream Team

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The BP-supported team that races a Mazda-powered Lola prototype made history last fall when it became the first race car ever to race (unclassified) using isobutanol. This season, he drives for G-Oil’s Green Earth Team Gunnar in the new LMP Challenge class. Chris Dyson drives for and is a principal of Dyson Racing.

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