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JANUARY 8, 2014

Automotive News reports that Mazda plans a second generation of SkyActiv engines around 2020 that would achieve 30% better fuel economy than the current line of Skyactiv engines. Mazda engineers aim to eke the gains by cranking up the engine’s compression ratio to 18:1, from a current level of 14:1. Earlier post.).

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Fuel Economy Mazda Economy 2020 223

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APRIL 24, 2015

The 2016 Mazda MX-5 achieves an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/34 mpg highway/30 mpg combined (8.7/6.9/7.8 l/100 km) when equipped with the standard SKYACTIV-MT six-speed manual transmission and an EPA-estimated 27 mpg city/36 mpg highway/30 mpg combined (8.7/6.5/7.8 l/100 km) when equipped with the six-speed automatic.

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Fuel Economy Mazda 2016 Economy 150

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JANUARY 9, 2014

Mazda North American Operations is delaying the introduction of its SKYACTIV-D diesel engine ( earlier post ) in North America from the original targeted Spring 2014. SKYACTIV-D engine would reduce fuel consumption compared to the current 2.2L As described in 2011, the 2.2L

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North America Fuel Economy Mazda Economy 218

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JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. The report is the authoritative reference for real-world fuel economy, technology trends and tailpipe carbon dioxide emissions, for new personal vehicles sold in the US every year since 1975.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

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JANUARY 31, 2023

News: 2024 Mazda CX-90 An All-New Three-Row SUV Mazda brought the automotive media to Malibu, California, this week to reveal the all-new 2024 CX-90 three-row, eight-passenger SUV. Built on an all-new platform, the CX-90 is larger, wider, and longer than the other Mazda SUVs including the incumbent big wagon, the CX-9.

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MARCH 2, 2016

Mazda North American Operations released EPA-estimated fuel economy figures for its all-new 2016 Mazda CX-9. In Canada, NR Canada estimates of fuel consumption put the improvement at 35%.). Like Mazda’s entire lineup of 2016 cars and crossovers, the 2016 CX-9 has adopted efficient, lightweight SKYACTIV Technology.

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Fuel Economy Mazda 2016 Economy 150

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AUGUST 8, 2017

Mazda Motor Corporation announced “Sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030,” a new long-term vision for technology development that looks ahead to the year 2030. Compression ignition combined with a supercharger will improve fuel economy while delivering tremendous engine response and increased torque of 10–30% over the current SKYACTIV-G gasoline engine.

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Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Gasoline-Electric 186

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JANUARY 10, 2019

Mazda Motor Corporation, working separately with Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation and JFE Steel Corporation, has developed the world’s first cold-stamped vehicle body parts made from 1,310 MPa-class high-strength steel. This results in a lighter vehicle body, which contributes to improved handling stability and fuel economy.

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APRIL 3, 2023

Flash Drive: 2024 Mazda CX-90 Mazda Goes Big with a New Three-Row Crossover The all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row, midsize crossover is a big deal. Casting a big shadow Propulsion Options The 2024 Mazda CX-90 has three propulsion options, all with some level of electrification. Turbo: A mild hybrid 3.3-liter

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JULY 9, 2024

Mazda taps Toyota’s hybrid system for its CX-50 crossover 219 hp, up to 38 mpg combined Prices start from $35,390 Mazda has confirmed it will add a hybrid edition of its popular CX-50 crossover SUV to the lineup for 2025. Mazda confirms it’s adopted Toyota’s hybrid system, which pairs a 2.5-liter

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Mazda SUV Hybrid MPG 52

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NOVEMBER 28, 2018

In Japan, Mazda Motor Corporation hosted the world premiere of the all-new Mazda3. The all-new Mazda3 adopts Mazda’s new Skyactiv-Vehicle Architecture, designed to enable people to make the most of their natural sense of balance. All-new Mazda3 is the first production car to offer Mazda’s innovative Skyactiv-X engine.

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Mazda Engine Fuel Economy Los Angeles 230

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MARCH 6, 2019

Mazda Motor Corporation staged the world premiere of the second model in its new-generation lineup, the Mazda CX-30 compact crossover SUV, at the Geneva International Motor Show. The powertrain lineup consists of Mazda’s latest Skyactiv-X, Skyactiv-G and Skyactiv-D engines. The Skyactiv-G 2.0 The latest Skyactiv-G 2.0

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Mazda SUV Hybrid Fuel Economy 207

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MAY 17, 2018

Mazda Motor Corporation has begun accepting pre-orders for the updated Mazda CX-3 at dealerships throughout Japan. The redesigned model adopts parts of Mazda’s next-generation SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture. liter gasoline engine adopts the same innovations as in the updated Mazda CX-5 ( earlier post ). The SKYACTIV-G 2.0-liter

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Mazda Japan Diesel Fuel Economy 186

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

Among the exhibits on its stand at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda Motor Corporation will unveil a new concept model powered by the recently announced SKYACTIV-X gasoline spark-controlled compression ignition (SPCCI) engine. Earlier post.).

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Mazda Gasoline Concept Engine 170

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

With the announcement of its SKYACTIV-X engine ( earlier post ), Mazda claims to have developed a novel control system for HCCI combustion that extends the HCCI range out to a much larger percentage of the load map. We have been aiming to attain excellent real-world fuel economy, emissions and responsive driving.

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Mazda Plug Fuel Economy Gasoline 186

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FEBRUARY 21, 2014

At the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, Mazda Motor Corporation will introduce the SKYACTIV-D 1.5, SKYACTIV-D engine reduces fuel consumption compared to the older 2.2L However, in January, Mazda North American Operations said it would delay the introduction of the SKYACTIV-D diesel in North America from the original target of Spring 2014.

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Mazda Diesel North America Fuel Economy 268

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JANUARY 21, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-50 AWD Mazda Wants You to Live A Little The 2023 CX-50 is part of Mazda’s SUV quiver, smallest to largest, of the CX-30, CX-5, CX-50 and CX-9. Mazda wants the CX-50 to be seen as its first-ever adventure-oriented SUV. Fuel economy is EPA rated at 23/29/25 mpg for the turbocharged CX-50.

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Mazda SUV MPG Fuel Economy 79

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JULY 5, 2023

Road Test: 2023 Mazda CX-5 2.5 That’s a good place to start when summing-up the Mazda line-up of crossover/SUVs, its one remaining sedan and, of course, the delightful MX-5 Miata. The silhouette still looks the part Turbo Option The 2023 Mazda CX-5 has a base non-turbocharged Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Your numbers may differ.

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Mazda Clean Cleaning MPG 70

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MARCH 29, 2022

Mazda has added another SUV to their lineup. This past week in Santa Barbara, Mazda invited the automotive media to drive the CX-50 on the highway, twisty mountain roads and then off-road to experience soft sand, steep climbs and descents. Mazda adds another SUV. All Mazda SUVs will now come only with all-wheel drive (AWD).

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Mazda SUV MPG Clean 91

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OCTOBER 28, 2015

Mazda Motor Corporation unveiled the rotary-powered Mazda RX-VISION sports car concept at the Tokyo Motor Show. Although Mazda earlier put production of rotaries on hold, it continued R&D efforts in that area. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 5, 2014

Mazda unveiled the HAZUMI next-generation subcompact at the Geneva Motor Show. Mazda is focusing on four key areas with its new generation models: KODO—Soul of Motion design language; SKYACTIV technology; Mazda Proactive Safety; and a new car connectivity system called Mazda Connect. Source: Mazda. Source: Mazda.

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MAY 21, 2024

Last week in Desert Hot Springs, California, a wandering canine got my attention and forced me to stop as I piloted the 2025 Mazda CX-70. Full disclosure: Mazda flew me to the Palm Springs, California metro area and fed and housed me for two nights. Mazda graced the CX-70, like the CX-90, with attractive duds inside and out.

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JANUARY 18, 2018

In the Environmental Protection Agency's latest "Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions, and Fuel Economy Trends" report, Mazda was named as the.

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Mazda Fuel Economy EPA Fuel 129

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AUGUST 8, 2011

In addition to the new gasoline and diesel engines ( earlier post ), Mazda’s SKYACTIV technology portfolio includes new transmissions (automatic and manual), body and chassis technology. At a media workshop last week in Vancouver, Canada, Mazda engineers stepped through the highlights of the new SKYACTIV systems. SKYACTIV-Body.

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OCTOBER 25, 2017

At the Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda is introducing the KAI CONCEPT compact hatchback ( earlier post ), powered by the next-generation SKYACTIV-X spark-controlled compression-ignition (SPCCI) gasoline engine ( earlier post ), SKYACTIV-Vehicle Architecture and a more mature expression of the KODO design language. Earlier post.).

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Mazda Engine Concept Fuel Economy 170

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NOVEMBER 27, 2017

For the 2018 model year, the Mazda CX-5 version sold in the US will offer cylinder-deactivation technology, safety, and refinement updates at all trim levels. Mazda CX-5’s SKYACTIV-G 2.5 Mazda is the only automaker to equip a four-cylinder engine with cylinder deactivation in North America.

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Mazda 2018 Standards Engine 150

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MARCH 15, 2018

Mazda Motor Corporation, ELIIY Power Co., Lithium-ion batteries offer a promising alternative to conventional lead-acid car batteries, as environmental regulations in some regions restrict the use of lead and engineers aim to reduce vehicle weight for improved fuel economy. and Ube Industries, Ltd.

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Mazda Li-ion Lithium Ion Industrial 170

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NOVEMBER 22, 2013

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. SKYACTIV-HYBRID, the Mazda hybrid system. Mazda hybrid system. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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OCTOBER 10, 2014

EPA released the latest edition of its annual report on trends in CO 2 emissions, fuel economy and powertrain technology for new personal vehicles in the US. Fuel economy has now increased in eight of the last nine years; average carbon dioxide emissions are also at a record low of 369 g/mile in model year 2013.

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Fuel Economy MPG Economy EPA 230

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AUGUST 21, 2017

Earlier this month, Japanese automaker Mazda laid out its future powertrain strategy and dropped a massive announcement in the process. In 2019, Mazda will introduce a gasoline-powered Homogeneous Charge Compression Ignition engine, dubbed Skyactiv-X, that the automaker promises will offer huge strides in efficiency and fuel economy.

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Mazda Engine Fuel Economy Gasoline 112

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JANUARY 20, 2022

If you are the type of conscientious person who never forgets to plug-in your phone every night, and you don’t wander far from home every day, then the 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV may work for you. Mazda says the MX-30’s 100-mile electric driving range is an “ideal companion for daily commuting (and will) meet the needs of most urban residents.”

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Mazda Gasoline-Electric Clean Cleaning 84

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JUNE 25, 2009

Mazda Motor Corporation has beg un sales of the freshened Mazda Biante range for the Japanese market. direct-injection engine, the top-selling front-wheel drive (FWD) 20S model grade now offers fuel economy of 13.6 Mazda Biante 20S. On models equipped with a 2.0L kilometers per liter (7.4 kilometers per liter (7.4

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Fuel Economy Mazda Economy Fuel 150

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

MY 2012 adjusted fuel economy is 23.6 mpg fuel economy improvement from MY 2011 to MY 2012 is the second largest annual improvement in the last 30 years. l/100 km) fuel economy, which, if achieved, will again represent all-time records. Click to enlarge. l/100 km), which is 1.2 mpg, or 22%. Click to enlarge.

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Fuel Economy 2012 Economy EPA 247

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JUNE 26, 2021

Photos by John Faulkner and Mazda. Mazda never disappoints when it comes to making cars that are fun to drive. But what about the crossovers in the Mazda line-up—the CX-3, CX-30, CX-5, and CX-9? The 2021 Mazda CX-5 has a base Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter Fun Driving Dynamics + Turbo Pizzazz. Story by John Faulkner. Getting There.

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Mazda MPG Fuel Economy Clean 61

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JUNE 27, 2013

Mazda unveiled the redesigned 2014 Mazda3 (known as the Axela in Japan) in a series of launch events world-wide. The new Mazda3 is the third new-generation model to embody Mazda’s new KODO Design and SKYACTIV Technology, after the CX-5 and new Mazda6. It greatly improves dynamic performance and fuel economy over the MZR 1.5

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Green Car Reports

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

The internal combustion engine, now more than 200 years old, will be with us for a long time to come yet. Powering more than 1 billion vehicles on the planet and almost 100 million new ones each year, it is the default way to move vehicles along the world's roads. With its carbon emissions now conclusively implicated in climate change, electric.

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Fuel Economy Engine Mazda Economy 104

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FEBRUARY 24, 2015

Today we detail the 2016 Chevrolet Volt powertrain, look at new guidelines for EPA fuel-economy testing, and update the saga of the Mazda 6 diesel sedan. The EPA issues new fuel-economy testing.' All this and more on Green Car Reports.

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