Mazda SKYACTIV technologies: They won the Innovation Award of the Fleet World Honours
Mazda has won the Innovation Award for its SKYACTIV technologies at the Fleet World Honours. Mazda was awarded the prize at the headquarters of the Royal Automobile Club in Pall Mall famous London, 11 May 2011. The Fleet World Honours are presented annually to automakers, service companies and individuals who have the highest level of excellence in their sector.
The first vehicle Mazda SKYACTIV intended to Europe will be unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this year. To cope with the rise in fuel prices and the adoption of more stringent emission standards still in Europe, it will develop traditional technologies - and not expensive electric or hybrid systems. It will address both problematic in significantly improving the energy efficiency of the engine by using a new lightened transmission, a stop-start system revolutionary, has a lightweight chassis and more resistant and has a first-class aerodynamics. This comprehensive approach to automotive development will lead to a compression ratio and a revolutionary exterior design while retaining driveability own a Zoom-Zoom brand.
The realization of such a feat with existing technology has allowed Mazda to win the Innovation Award of the Fleet World Honours 2011. During the awards ceremony, the president of the jury (and chief editor of Fleet World) Steve Moody, said: "The introduction of these technologies will not only greatly reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions for all Mazda models but also to ensure that the strategy Zoom-Zoom brand responsible for the continuous provide a simple, clean vehicles for the delight of drivers of company vehicles. "
In Europe, Mazda already offers its customers a range of fleet models combining driving pleasure, low cost of use and excellent Residual values. "The SKYACTIV technologies will still improve these qualities and enhance the attractiveness of Mazda products to business customers across Europe," stated Christian Blank, Director of the European fleet division.
