Mazda's clean diesel engine not ready for spring launch

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Mazda North American Operations has just announced that its SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine won't be launched in Canada and the U.S. this spring as originally planned.

While the SKYACTIV-D can meet emission regulation requirements without the use of an NOx after-treatment system, the Japanese automaker decided that further development is required to deliver the right balance between fuel economy and ''Zoom-Zoom'' driving performance.

Further information on the launch date for North America, technical specifications, and fuel consumption numbers will be available at a later date.

Source : Mazda North American Operations

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