Automakers

Mazda counts on EVs to reach EU CO2 goal

Marumoto: "We will have to balance the impact of possible CO2 penalties with our sales targets." (Bloomberg)
June 06, 2019 06:00 PM

Mazda CEO Akira Marumoto is leading an electrification push that should help the Japanese automaker slash its CO2 footprint and avoid paying big fines in Europe. A recently announced emissions-pooling deal with Toyota will also help. In addition, Mazda is working with Toyota on electrification technologies, but Marumoto says "unique" engines will remain part of his brand's identity. He discussed the challenges Mazda faces with Automotive News Europe Correspondent Andrea Malan.

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