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Mazda unveils new Mazda3; first production car to offer Skyactiv-X SPCCI engine with M Hybrid system

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In Japan, Mazda Motor Corporation hosted the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3. The all-new Mazda3 will be on display at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-new Mazda3 adopts Mazda’s new Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, designed to enable people to make the most of their natural sense of balance. The Skyactiv-D 1.8

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Mazda debuts CX-5 crossover with full SKYACTIV technologies for North America at LA Auto Show

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Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) unveiled its all-new 2013 CX-5 compact SUV ( earlier post ) at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The CX-5 is the first Mazda fully to encompass the range of SKYACTIV technologies. The first applications of SKYACTIV engine and transmissions was in the refreshed Mazda3 ( earlier post ).

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Mazda to offer diesel Mazda6 in North America in second half of 2013; i-ELOOP and SCBS

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The 2014 Mazda6 sedan made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. liter gasoline engine, goes on sale in January. The 2014 Mazda6 also will be the first production vehicle to feature Mazda’s capacitor-based brake energy regeneration system called i-ELOOP, featuring a new 25V variable voltage alternator.

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New electric truck company Chanje emerges from stealth; first model out this year

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The Chanje vehicles have demonstrated greater than 50 MPGe fuel economy in city and highway driving when tested by independent third-parties. Chanje has provided global expertise from the transportation sector, innovation engineering and a deep understanding of clean energy vehicle adoption.

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Road Test: 2023 Kia Niro EV Wave

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Of course, doing it silently without any engine noise will bring a smile to your face. In 340 miles of driving through Southern California counties of Orange, San Diego and Los Angeles, we averaged 4.1 This combination offered low rolling resistance (for fuel economy) and helped reduce noise being transmitted to the cabin.

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How Carmakers Are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity

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Honda Sees PHEVs as having "unnecessary fuel engine and fuel tank;" promises all-electrics "assuming we can come up with a really high-performing battery that we are working on currently." Mazda Ford Partner was reported to be developing Series PHEV based on Mazda 5 MPV platform. See Chevy Volt for latest.

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