WASHINGTON, Jan. 31, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today was honored as a recipient of the inaugural "2013 Green Car Technology Award," as presented by Green Car Journal. Announced during a press conference at the Washington (DC) Auto Show, Mazda's SKYACTIV®1 TECHNOLOGY was selected among a list of 10 top automotive technology finalists. SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY is the brand's all-new engineering approach toward increasing overall vehicle efficiency, performance and fuel economy, while reducing CO2 emissions. Developed within Mazda Motor Corporation's (MC) headquarters in Hiroshima, Japan, SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY consists of advanced engineering and manufacturing processes to produce redesigned lightweight yet stronger components in the form of engine, transmission, body and chassis structures.
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