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Mazda Commits To Using Tesla’s North American Charging Standard

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Mazda Motor Corporation is the latest automaker to announce an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (“NACS”) for charging ports on the company’s battery electric vehicles. Mazda will drive adoption of NACS to provide customers with a broader range of charging options.

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Mazda introduces CX-90 in N America

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Mazda North American Operations introduced the 2024 Mazda CX-90. Built on Mazda’s all-new large platform, the three-row crossover is the company’s new flagship vehicle. Mazda CX-90 is available with all-new electrified powertrains, including an inline 6 turbo and a plug-in hybrid. Earlier post.) kWh high-capacity battery.

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CharIN response to Tesla opening its North America Charging Standard

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In November, Tesla opened its EV charging connector design—called the North American Charging Standard (NACS)—to charging network operators and vehicle manufacturers. CCS and MCS are the global standards for charging vehicles of all kinds. Earlier post.) Now, the Charging Interface Initiative (CharIN e.V.)

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2022 Mazda MX-30 EV to start at $33,470 in California this fall

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The 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV—the first step toward the brand’s commitment to electrification—will initially launch in California dealerships this fall with a starting price of $33,470. kW electric motor will deliver an output of 107 kW (143 horsepower) and a maximum torque of 271 nm (200 lb-ft). The front-wheel drive 80.9

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Would You Rather? Toyota RAV4 vs Mazda CX-5

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It boasted a traditional 8-speed automatic transmission, rather than a CVT, and made power from a larger motor that sidestepped forced induction. As the point of this segment is to create the automotive equivalent of Sophie’s Choice, we’re bringing back the RAV4 and pitting it against the 2024 Mazda CX-5.

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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. 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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Suzuki, Subaru, Daihatsu, Toyota and Mazda to develop joint technical specifications for next-generation vehicle communications devices

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Suzuki Motor Corporation, Subaru Corporation (Subaru), Daihatsu Motor Co. Toyota Motor Corporation, and Mazda Motor Corporation reached an agreement to develop jointly technical specifications for next-generation vehicle communications devices.

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