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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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Mazda MX-30, pollution from tires, Europe’s problem with PHEVs: Today’s Car News

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Mazda makes its rotary range-extended MX-30 official for the U.S. Microplastic pollution from tires is a serious environmental issue. Mazda has confirmed that it’s bringing its MX-30 EV to the U.S.—first And Europe is thinking about revoking some of the green halo from plug-in hybrids. —first as a.

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Mazda to develop BEV and EREV with rotary engine range extender

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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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Mazda announces SKYACTIV-X: gasoline Spark Controlled Compression Ignition

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Mazda Motor Corporation announced “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030,” a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030. Under the original “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom” vision announced in 2007, Mazda has endeavored to offer both driving pleasure and environmental and safety performance. Earlier post.).

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VW Diesel Pollution, Toyota Mirai Variants, Mazda Rotary Range Extenders: Today's Car News

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Today, a report estimates how much the added pollution from Volkswagen's "cheater" diesels has affected air quality, another speculates on possible Toyota Mirai variants, and Mazda teases a concept car that could hint at a new range extenders for plug-in cars. How much does the added pollution from.

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Mazda Launches New Low VOC Aqua-tech Paint System in Japan

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Mazda Motor Corporation launched the newly developed Aqua-tech Paint System for vehicle body painting at its Ujina Plant No. At 15 grams per square meter of vehicle body surface, the extremely low VOC emissions volume makes Aqua-tech the least polluting water-based paint system in the world. 1 in Japan. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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

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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.