Mazda Lineup to Become More Fuel Efficient by 2015

Johnny Drama · 06-23-2008, 05:04 PM

Mazda Lineup to Become More Fuel Efficient by 2015

Rising fuel costs and looming CAFE mandates have every automaker worried - including Mazda. That said, the automaker announced a number of changes intended to improve the fuel economy of its lineup by 30 percent before 2015.
Certainly, much of Mazda's work will lie in the form of powertrain enhancements. By 2011, every gasoline motor offered in a Mazda will utilize direct-injection fuel delivery, in an aim to boost power by 15 percent and improve fuel economy by 20 percent. At the same time, Mazda also plans on launching a new family of turbo-diesel engines, intended to be sold in global markets.
One new engine may be of particular note to enthusiasts - a revised rotary. Mazda says work on the next-generation Wankel motor - codenamed 16X - is currently underway. Few details have surfaced as of yet, but Mazda does note the next motor, likely slated for the RX-8's successor, will also make use of direct-injection.
Although other powertrain changes (including the implementation of stop-start technologies and engines capable of running E-85 ethanol blends) are part of Mazda's plan, so too is a diet. From 2011 until 2015, the automaker plans to shed about 220 lbs from each vehicle. Mazda will also implement new eco-friendly bioplastic materials in production vehicles by 2013.

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06-23-2008, 05:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
Johnny Drama Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 552	Mazda Lineup to Become More Fuel Efficient by 2015 Mazda Lineup to Become More Fuel Efficient by 2015 Rising fuel costs and looming CAFE mandates have every automaker worried - including Mazda. That said, the automaker announced a number of changes intended to improve the fuel economy of its lineup by 30 percent before 2015. Certainly, much of Mazda's work will lie in the form of powertrain enhancements. By 2011, every gasoline motor offered in a Mazda will utilize direct-injection fuel delivery, in an aim to boost power by 15 percent and improve fuel economy by 20 percent. At the same time, Mazda also plans on launching a new family of turbo-diesel engines, intended to be sold in global markets. One new engine may be of particular note to enthusiasts - a revised rotary. Mazda says work on the next-generation Wankel motor - codenamed 16X - is currently underway. Few details have surfaced as of yet, but Mazda does note the next motor, likely slated for the RX-8's successor, will also make use of direct-injection. Although other powertrain changes (including the implementation of stop-start technologies and engines capable of running E-85 ethanol blends) are part of Mazda's plan, so too is a diet. From 2011 until 2015, the automaker plans to shed about 220 lbs from each vehicle. Mazda will also implement new eco-friendly bioplastic materials in production vehicles by 2013. Photo Gallery: Mazda Lineup to Become More Fuel Efficient by 2015 - Latest News, Features, and Reviews - Automobile Magazine Read More \| More...

07-28-2008, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
reginab Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 10	That's good. With gas prices all around, we all have to look at our cars and think, "Is this worth all the gas it's guzzling?" ________________________________________________ Autopartswarehouse rocks!

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