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Mazda needs greener cars to meet tougher CO2 limits, Europe boss says

Mazda added selective catalyst reduction to the Mazda6 and CX-5 (shown) because without SCR it would not be possible to pass RDE (real driving emissions) tests while maintaining the same level of performance, Europe boss Jeff Guyton said.
December 20, 2018 11:11 PM

Mazda Europe plans to offer fuel-efficient full-electric and hybrid models to avoid being fined by the EU, which will make reaching CO2 emissions reduction targets tough starting in 2020. Mazda's answers to the challenge will include a mild hybrid solutions coupled with its Skyactiv-X engine technology. Mazda Europe CEO Jeff Guyton discussed the company’s strategy with Automotive News Europe Correspondent Andrea Malan.

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