Mazda will unveil its Takeri concept vehicle at the New York Auto Show next month. Takeri, the third in its Kodo (Soul of Motion) design theme and second to fully embrace its SkyActiv technology, the Takeri is the first Mazda concept vehicle to feature a SkyActiv-D 2.2L clean diesel engine. It also uses i-stop, a stop-start system, and i-ELOOP, a regenerative braking system, to save fuel.
Unlike most start-stop systems, which require two engine cycles to restart, i-stop takes just one; at less than 0.4 seconds, it achieves the world’s fastest diesel engine restart time. i-ELOOP converts kinetic energy into electricity during braking, then stores it to power the vehicle’s electric component, reducing engine load and improving fuel economy by as much as 10%.
The nicely sculpted mid-size sedan rides on 20-inch satin-chrome wheels and features an “eagle-eyed” five-point grille.
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Unlike most start-stop systems, which require two engine cycles to restart, i-stop takes just one; at less than 0.4 seconds, it achieves the world’s fastest diesel engine restart time. i-ELOOP converts kinetic energy into electricity during braking, then stores it to power the vehicle’s electric component, reducing engine load and improving fuel economy by as much as 10%.
The nicely sculpted mid-size sedan rides on 20-inch satin-chrome wheels and features an “eagle-eyed” five-point grille.