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Mazda continues supporting algae biofuels research

Green Car Congress

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. The new all-electric Mazda MX-30 First Edition features an AC synchronous electric motor and a 35.5 Earlier post.).

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Mazda to develop BEV and EREV with rotary engine range extender

Green Car Congress

Mazda Motor Corporation announced electrification and connectivity strategies, based on Mazda’s long-term vision for technology development, “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030.”. Mazda said that overall, it will deploy compact, lightweight electrification technologies while further refining the internal combustion engine.

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Survey Shows Auto Dealers Still Annoyed With Biden EV Strategy

The Truth About Cars

& From Automotive News : A top concern was the EPA's proposed limits on vehicle tailpipe pollution for 2027-32 model-year cars and light trucks — a regulatory move that, if finalized, could result in battery-electric vehicles making up two-thirds of new-vehicle sales by 2032, according to the agency's projections.

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

Clean Fleet Report

Hence, your vehicle does not produce greenhouse gases or pollutants that destroy the atmosphere when you’re driving. The result is you get to play your role in protecting the environment by avoiding pollution when you travel. Many of the new batch of EVs have batteries that can charge up to 80 percent in 30 minutes or less.

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

EV Central

Ford adds a plug-in hybrid Ranger here in 2025 and Isuzu a battery electric D-Max by 2026. Australian Climate Council: “Our cars produce more than 10 percent of Australia’s total climate pollution, and the average family pays over $5000 a year for fuel.

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Southeast Asia market will become a competitive place for Chinese and Japanese car companies

Setec Powerr

million electric vehicle users by 2025 to stimulate market demand and reduce air pollution. Data show that in 2021, the first car sales in Thailand Toyota, selling 239,000 units; the second place is Suzuki, 167,000 units; the third place is Honda, 88,700 units; the fourth is Mitsubishi, 47,000 units; the fifth is Mazda, 35,000 units.

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Seven-day test: Living with the Porsche Taycan RWD

EV Central

This is thanks to the optional ($12,020) Performance Battery Plus – 93.4kWh on tap rather than the standard 72.6kWh. I forget to remind them we’re not on solar so the emissions have just moved from the tailpipe to the polluting power station. It’s bloody brilliant. 2022 Porsche Taycan RWD. More than ample.

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