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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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Latest EPA automotive trend report shows MY 2017 fleet fuel economy of 24.9 mpg; new record

Green Car Congress

Mazda and Hyundai had the second and third lowest CO 2 emissions, respectively. Average new vehicle fuel economy and horsepower continue to increase, while weight remains constant. In model year 2017, Honda led the industry with the lowest CO 2 emissions and highest fuel economy.

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A stack of lies you could drive a Toyota HiLux through | Opinion

EV Central

It was a Mazda dealer that allowed Peter Dutton to wander around this week, rubbishing Labor’s plans to save everyone money on their fuel bills while saving the environment at least a tiny bit, and to drop his factless truth bombs about how good we are already and how much it’s all going to drive up the prices of our beloved utes.

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

Clean Fleet Report

Most people are turning towards initiatives that build the environment rather than destroy it. 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.

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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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Reaction Design introduces model fuel library resulting from work of Model Fuels Consortium

Green Car Congress

Fuel properties affect a number of combustion and engine properties, including ignition delay; knocking tendency; flame speeds; pollutant emissions; sooting tendency and particle size distributions; and density, viscosity and heating value. We’re already working to spread it across the HPC environment. —Bernie Sanders.

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China puts its electric vehicles on center stage - China automotive news

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Making electric vehicles affordable will be critical for them to have an impact on the environment, as vehicle ownership continues to rise quickly. Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co.

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