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New Mazda bio-based engineering plastic features high-quality finish without paint; suitable for exterior parts

Green Car Congress

Mazda Motor Corporation, in conjunction with Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, has developed a new bio-based engineering plastic that can be used for exterior design parts for automobiles. The new plastic will help Mazda to reduce its impact on the environment in a number of ways.

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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. liter 180ps Skyactiv-X Spark Controlled Compression Ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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Mazda to introduce dedicated EV platform in 2025; 13 new electrified models by 2025

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Mazda Motor Corporation announced its new technology and product development plans, which include the introduction of a dedicated EV platform—SKYACTIV EV Scalable Architecture—in 2025, which can be adapted for various vehicle sizes and body types. Mazda is now working on deploying its autonomous driving system.

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Upcoming Mazda CX-70 to Share Powertrains With CX-90

The Truth About Cars

In what may be described as a ‘sky is blue’ moment, eagle-eyed fans of the Mazda brand have uncovered some filings with the California Air Resources Board (CARB) indicating the snazzy new CX-70 is going to share greasy bits with the tony CX-90. For its part, the PHEV delivers 323 horses and 369 lb-ft. plug-in hybrid unit.

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90

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News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. Built on an all-new platform, the CX-90 is larger, wider, and longer than the other Mazda SUVs including the incumbent big wagon, the CX-9.

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ICE powers on: Toyota and Subaru debut new compact engines that will underpin next generation hybrids

EV Central

Toyota and Subaru have released details of their state-of-the-art combustion engines that have been designed for their next-generation hybrid technology that will continue to bridge the gap between petrol and diesels and full EVs. litre four-cylinder petrols – one naturally-aspirated and one turbocharged – and the final engine is a 2.0-litre

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Deep Six the Nine: Mazda Officially Cancels CX-9

The Truth About Cars

This one hardly comes as a surprise, given Mazda is in the throes of completely revamping its lineup – complete with straight-six engines and extra zeroes in its model names. Departing this year, it leaves behind its progeny CX-90, a rig that is part of the next-gen set at Mazda.& inline-six engine.

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