Mazda Tribute Hybrid (2008) Just a month or so after its Ford Escape and Escape Hybrid brethren debuted, Mazda has introduced the 2008 Tribute Hybrid. It's gotten some styling tweaks, including a new grille and interior, plus a rear window that now looks more like the Escape's. --->more | Mazda Tribute Hybrid | | Engine/Motor | MZR 2.3L | | Power output | 99 kW (133 PS) | | Torque | 167 Nm at 4250 rpm | | 0-100 km | -- | | Top speed | 165 km/h | | Range | 640 km 400 miles | Mazda Premacy Hydrogen RE Hybrid (2007) Mazda has been leasing a version of their RX8 in Japan with a hydrogen fueled rotary engine since '06. At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Mazda will be showing a new version of their Hydrogen-RE Hybrid model, and instead of being housed in the RX8 shell, it will be featured in the Premacy. The rotary engine is capable of running for 124 miles, doubling the range of their last model, and charges a lithium ion battery pack the electric motor. Regenerative braking is also featured on this model. In case you were wondering, no - you cannot lease one in the U.S., only Japan. At $3,500 a month, we doubt that Mazda is planning on leasing very many of them anyway. --->more | Mazda5 Hydrogen RE Hybrid | | Engine/Motor | RENESIS hydrogen rotary engine with dual-fuel system | | Hydrogen mode: Power output | 80 kw 109 PS | | Petrol mode: Power output | 154 kw 210 PS | Torque(Nm / kgm): Hydrogen mode Petrol mode | 140 / 14.3 222 / 22.6 | | 0-100 km | -- | | Top speed | 165 km/h | | Range | 600 km | Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE (2007) Employing a dual-fuel system, the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE can run on either high-pressure hydrogen gas or gasoline. This combination offers excellent convenience because it can be driven in remote areas where hydrogen fueling stations are not readily available, easing driver concerns about running out of fuel. In addition, this system boasts great environmental friendliness--zero emission of carbon dioxide ( CO2 ) gas and near zero nitrogen oxide (NOx ) emission when fueled by hydrogen--together with the natural driving feel of an internal combustion engine. --->more | Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE | | Engine/Motor | -- | | Power output:Hydrogen mode | 80 kW (109PS ) | | Power output:Gasoline mode | 154 kW ( 210PS ) | | Tank capacity | 152-liter | Torque: Hydrogen mode Gasoline mode | 140 Nm 222 Nm | | 0-100 km | -- | | Top speed | -- | Range: Hydrogen: Gasoline: | 100km 549km |
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