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Toyota and Mazda Agree to Hybrid System Technology License; Mazda to Apply in SKY Engine-Based Hybrid for 2013

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Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) have reached an agreement on the supply by Toyota under license to Mazda of the hybrid system technology used in the Toyota Prius. Mazda is aiming to commence sales of a hybrid vehicle starting in Japan by 2013. Earlier post.).

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Nikkei Reports Mazda to Launch Midsize Hybrid Using Toyota Hybrid System II; Toyota Denies Decision Made

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The Nikkei reports that Mazda Motor Corp. will introduce as early as 2013 a mid-size hybrid vehicle based on core components supplied by Toyota Motor Corp. This system, designed for use with an engine of 2 liters or smaller, is ideal for small and midsize hybrids. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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Japan Green-Car Subsidy Boosts Vehicle Sales 12.9% In July

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sales volume increase in July thanks in part to the hot-selling Prius hybrid. The Demio subcompact helped boost Mazda Motor Corp.’s Tags: Brief. Toyota Motor Corp. enjoyed a 19.1% Honda Motor Co. jump partly on the popularity of the Fit subcompact and the Step WGN minivan. s sales volume 25.3%.

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Report: Mazda to introduce Toyota-based hybrid

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There have been contrasting reports that the Mazda Motor Corporation will introduce a mid-size hybrid vehicle based on core components supplied by Toyota. Tags: Green cars Latest news Toyota mazda Hybrid cars hybrid vehicles Mazda hybrid Toyota hybrid components Toyota Prius.

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Toyota agrees to licence hybrid system to Mazda

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The rumours are true; Mazda is to introduce a hybrid model using Toyota Prius technology. Yesterday contradicting reports speculated on whether the Japanese car giant was to agree to licence its hybrid technology to its fellow Japanese brand (see our story).

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EPA 2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

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For MY 2010, the Prius is the top fuel economy leader , with EPA ratings of 51/48 mpg city/highway. Tags: Brief. The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy today released the 2010 Fuel Economy Guide, which gives consumers information about estimated fuel costs and mileage standards for model year 2010 vehicles.

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Mazda to focus on hybrid models

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Times change fairly quickly in the automotive industry - it wasn’t too long ago that Mazda announced that it had no interest in hybrid cars. Now it has officially declared that it will ramp up the engineering and design of hybrid models in an effort to bring several to market before 2020.

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