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Are Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru Doing the Right Thing By Snubbing EVs?

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Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru conducted a press event designed to explain why they’re walking away from full-blown electrification. The event was hosted by a trio of Japanese CEOs and their top engineers to explain to the world how they planned on tackling emissions regulations without being overwhelmingly reliant on battery electric automobiles.

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Mazda showcases CNG and hybrid Axela models in Tokyo; Mazda’s approach to environmental performance

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At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is showcasing the recently-released Mazda Axela (known as Mazda3 overseas) with a variety of engine types at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, including a CNG concept and hybrid variants. The Axela accounts for more than 30% of global sales; the latest Axela is the third generation. Earlier post.).

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Mazdas new SKYACTIV gasoline and diesel engines are steps on the road to its Ideal Engine; focus on compression ratio

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Mazda’s roadmap to the ideal internal combustion engine. From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., From a powertrain frame of reference, Mazda is planning a building block strategy—i.e., Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Mazda to debut next-generation midsize sedan diesel concept and CX-5 SUV with SKYACTIV Technology at Tokyo Motor Show; new push on clean diesels in Japan market

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Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show. Mazda will also hold the Japan debut of the new CX-5 crossover SUV. Mazda regenerative braking system. Mazda regenerative braking system.

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Mazda Launches Next-Generation SKYACTIV Technologies

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Mazda Motor Corporation has launched its SKYACTIV next-generation technologies—including engines, transmissions, vehicle bodies and chassis—that will begin appearing in Mazda products from 2011. The Mazda Demio SKYACTIV-G will achieve fuel economy of 30 kilometers per liter (70.6 Earlier post.) mpg US, 3.3

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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.). Power split device.

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Mazda Highlights Next-Generation SKY-G and SKY-D Gasoline and Diesel Engines; T2B5 SKY-D Diesel for US in 2012, SKY-G for US in 2011

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At the New York International Auto Show, Mazda highlighted its new SKY Concept next-generation engines and transmission, slated for global roll-out starting in 2011. Fuel economy will improve 15% on the SKY-G (gasoline-based) and 20% on the SKY-D (diesel-based) engines, with a simultaneous increase in torque. liter SKY-D engine.

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