Editing Mazda (section)

== Environmental efforts ==

Mazda has conducted research in hydrogen-powered vehicles for several decades. Mazda has developed a [[hybrid electric vehicle|hybrid]] version of its [[Mazda Premacy|Premacy]] compact minivan using a version of its signature rotary engine that can run on hydrogen or gasoline named the [[Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid]]. Despite plans to release it in 2008,<ref>{{cite web |author=Alan Ohnsman |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601101&sid=aDzLqSJTqqdw&refer=japan |title=Nissan, Honda Seek Edge With Low-Emission Cars at Tokyo Show |publisher=Bloomberg  |date=October 27, 2007 |access-date=March 29, 2010}}</ref><ref name="autocar.co.uk">{{cite magazine |author=Chas Hallet |url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=234607 |title=Mazda plans Volt rival |magazine=[[Autocar (magazine)|Autocar]] |date=August 28, 2008 |access-date=May 7, 2009 |archive-date=December 5, 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081205233445/http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle.aspx?AR=234607 |url-status=live }}</ref> as of 2010 the vehicle is in limited trials.<ref>{{cite press release |title=Mazda Delivers Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid to Iwatani Corporation for use in Kyushu |url=http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2010/201001/100113a.html |publisher=Mazda |date=January 13, 2010 |access-date=March 29, 2010 |archive-date=January 22, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100122152705/http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2010/201001/100113a.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2010, [[Toyota]] and Mazda announced a supply agreement for the hybrid technology used in Toyota's [[Toyota Prius|Prius]] model.<ref>{{cite press release |title=TMC and Mazda Agree to Hybrid System Technology License |url=http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2010/201003/100329b.html |publisher=Toyota & Mazda |date=March 29, 2010 |format=PDF |access-date=March 29, 2010 |archive-date=April 2, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402224743/http://www.mazda.com/publicity/release/2010/201003/100329b.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Bio-car ===

Mazda is finding uses for biomaterials in its vehicles, including both plastics and fabrics made from corn starch, as it aims to become more environmentally-friendly. Mazda introduced some of these innovations (bioplastic internal consoles and bio-fabric seats) in its [[Mazda5]] model at [[EcoInnovasia]] 2008, at the [[Queen Sirikit National Convention Center]] in [[Bangkok]]. Up to 30% of the interior parts in the Mazda5 are made of biomaterial components.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1326/2/lang,en/ |title=Bioplastic, Research, Environmentally &#124; Fabric and consoles in Mazda bio-car made from corn starch|publisher=bioplastics24.com |date=May 1, 2006 |access-date=May 7, 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081203122926/http://www.bioplastics24.com/content/view/1326/2/lang%2Cen/ |archive-date=December 3, 2008 }}</ref>

=== SkyActiv technology ===

[[SkyActiv]] technology is an umbrella name for a range of technologies used in certain new Mazda vehicles. These vehicles include the [[Mazda Demio|Mazda2/Demio]], [[Mazda3|Mazda3/Axela]], [[Mazda6|Mazda6/Atenza]], and [[Mazda CX-5|CX-5]]. Together these technologies increase fuel economy to a level similar to a hybrid drivetrain. Engine output is increased and emission levels are reduced. These technologies include high compression ratio gasoline engines (13.0 to 1), reduced compression diesel engines (14.0 to 1) with new 2-stage [[turbocharger]] design, highly efficient automatic transmissions, lighter weight manual transmissions, lightweight body designs and [[Electric power steering#Electric systems|electric power steering]]. It is also possible to combine these technologies with a hybrid drivetrain for even greater fuel economy.