2014 Mazda6’s fuel efficiency gets a boost with i-Eloop!

Imagine a mid-sized sedan that gets better fuel efficiency than top selling subcompacts. At Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda, an Orlando new Mazda dealership, auto shoppers can get behind the wheel of the 2014 Mazda6 now equipped with Mazda’s i-Eloop technology! Part of the SKYACTIV technology engineering philosophy set by Mazda, the i-Eloop is a regenerative braking system that converts the raw energy created while braking to charge and store energy to power electronic components in the Mazda6. The benefit of this extra power is that fuel economy receives a slight boost pushing it to 28 mpg city and 40 mpg highway which beats top selling subcompacts!

The regenerative braking technology allows the i-Eloop to power electronic components without wasting fuel.

It’s important to note that this kind of mileage is extremely rare in a mid-sized sedan that is not a hybrid or diesel powered. The i-Eloop is available on the 2014 Mazda6 Grand Touring when equipped with the GT Technology package and has a starting price of $32,570. These past few weeks have been pretty exciting for Mazda especially coming off of the recent wave of interest after the unveiling of the 2014 Mazda3 last month. There is no official word yet that the i-Eloop will be available on the new Mazda3 or CX-5 in the near future, but it would be hard not to speculate since the new Mazda3 has taken a strong lead from the Mazda6. For more information on the 2014Mazda6, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com. Our Mazda Experts are always here to help!

Edmunds Evaluates the New 2014 Mazda6

More 2014 Mazda6 impressions are hitting the internet after last month’s demonstration in France. As a new Mazda dealership in Orlando, the Mazda Experts at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda are already receiving many inquiries into the latest Mazda6. Equipped with a full suite of Skyactiv innovations, Edmunds’ Inside Line publication gives further insight into how Mazda’s branded technologies impact the driving experience and performance of the vehicle in their first behind the wheel experience with the new fuel efficient sedan.

One of the Skyactiv features that stand out is the new i-ELOOP regenerative braking system. Edmunds reports “Mazda says that a full capacitor can run the entire car, including air-conditioning, for a full minute.” The performance of the capacitor in the 2014 Mazda6 i-ELOOP helps relieve the engine powered alternator by taking the energy produced by braking to charge and distribute the power to run electronic components during a stop. For more information on the new 2014 Mazda6 and future Skyactiv vehicles, visit SportMazdaOrlando.com.

Mazda's i-ELOOP: Turning Stopping Power Into Real Power

When the all new Mazda 6 rolls into dealerships nationwide early next year, they are going to be equipped with Mazda’s latest safety and energy saving features. Highlighting one of these features, the new i-ELOOP regenerative braking system will harness energy lost from braking to help power electrical systems that car owners use every day such as air conditioning and the audio system. The i-ELOOP system improves fuel economy by 10 percent by applying energy that would otherwise be lost during braking to charge a capacitor that returns the energy as electricity to help power the electrical systems in the car. The chart below illustrates how the i-ELOOP system works while in motion and during a stop.

The second the foot comes off the pedal, the i-ELOOP system kicks into gear. One of the benefits of using a capacitor over a battery is that it can quickly be charged and discharged unlike a battery. In just a few seconds, the alternator can fully charge the capacitor and power the electrical components without needlessly wasting fuel. Expect more news in the future when Mazda reveals more about the 2014 Mazda 6. Check back here for Mazda news or visit SportMazdaOrlando.com to learn how the Mazda Experts at Don Mealey’s Sport Mazda in Orlando, Florida can help you with your Mazda needs today.