PopSci Mazda's fuel-efficiency program, Skyactiv, involves a multiyear rollout of new engines, transmissions and other reinvented components across a range of vehicles. The goal is to boost overall fuel economy by 30 percent by 2015, one year before American fuel-economy rules require automakers to reach a fleetwide average of 35.5 mpg.
This fall in Japan, the automaker will introduce a new version of the subcompact Mazda2, with a 1.3-liter Skyactiv-G engine mated to a continuously variable transmission.
Expected mileage: nearly 70 mpg.
In 2013, Mazda will bring a compact crossover to America called the CX-5; its 2.2-liter Skyactiv-D diesel should generate 310 pound-feet of torque while most likely topping 40 mpg, better than any SUV on the market today. And unlike other diesel engines, Mazda's lightweight, high-revving aluminum-block diesel engine requires no particulate traps or pricey exhaust after-treatments to meet emissions standards. Barring any holdups, the CX-5 would become the first modern diesel Japanese passenger vehicle sold in the U.S.
Then just over $7200 more in taxpayer subsidies... It’s actually even worse than that, because GM expects to lose money on every Volt sale. Those losses will be spread with further taxpayer subsidies.
Seriously, What "eco mided" person would spend over $25,000 on a "car" to "save" money... When building a new car is the most environmentally destructive and energy/resource intensive part of the process?
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The Real Cost of the Auto Bailouts: The government's unnecessary disruption of the bankruptcy laws will do long-term damage to the economy. - Wall Street Journal
This fall in Japan, the automaker will introduce a new version of the subcompact Mazda2, with a 1.3-liter Skyactiv-G engine mated to a continuously variable transmission. Expected mileage: nearly 70 mpg.
In 2013, Mazda will bring a compact crossover to America called the CX-5; its 2.2-liter Skyactiv-D diesel should generate 310 pound-feet of torque while most likely topping 40 mpg, better than any SUV on the market today. And unlike other diesel engines, Mazda's lightweight, high-revving aluminum-block diesel engine requires no particulate traps or pricey exhaust after-treatments to meet emissions standards. Barring any holdups, the CX-5 would become the first modern diesel Japanese passenger vehicle sold in the U.S.
VOLT "EcoCar" FAIL
US $46,265 before tax credits or any subsidies.Then just over $7200 more in taxpayer subsidies... It’s actually even worse than that, because GM expects to lose money on every Volt sale. Those losses will be spread with further taxpayer subsidies.
Seriously, What "eco mided" person would spend over $25,000 on a "car" to "save" money... When building a new car is the most environmentally destructive and energy/resource intensive part of the process?
Related?
The Real Cost of the Auto Bailouts: The government's unnecessary disruption of the bankruptcy laws will do long-term damage to the economy. - Wall Street Journal