Mazda to Reduce Vehicle Fuel Consumption 30 Percent Globally by 2015

June 23, 2008 – Vol.13 No.14

Mazda to Reduce Vehicle Fuel Consumption 30 Percent Globally by 2015.

Through this commitment the company will include lightweight platforms, upgrade almost all of its gasoline engines, introduce a Smart Idle Stop System, a launch a new gasoline rotary engine and new diesel engines worldwide.

--- A new generation platforms aim to reduce the weight of new vehicles by 100 kilograms (220 lbs) or more.

--- The Smart Idle Stop System will be introduced into one of its cars in 2009, more later. The System restarts the engine from idle by injecting fuel directly into the cylinder and igniting it to force the piston down, enabling a fast and quiet restart as well as an improvement in fuel economy by up to seven-to-eight percent.

--- From 2011 onwards new gasoline engines will incorporate next generation Direct Injection Spark Ignition and other systems to boost power by 15 to 20 percent and improve fuel economy by approximately 20 percent. In 2009, an E85 fuel-compatible flex-fuel engine will be introduced into the Northern European and North American markets.

--- The gasoline rotary engine, will be substantially upgraded in the early 2010s. Currently referred to as the 16X, the next rotary engine will offer substantially improved performance and economy through use of Direct Injection Spark Ignition and high-speed combustion technology.

--- Beginning in 2011, Mazda plans to introduce new diesel engines worldwide that meet the strictest future exhaust gas regulations in each market. These engines will feature next generation direct injection technology, turbocharging systems and NOx reduction technology, which will enhance fuel economy by 20 percent and produce cleaner exhaust gases.

Mazda Motor Corporation, headquartered in Hiroshima, Japan, is one of Japan's leading automakers, and has exported cars to the United States and Europe for over 30 years. (6/22/08)

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Mazda Motor Corporation
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