thedrifter
10-02-08, 01:54 PM
Mazda concept saves water as well as fuel
Toby Hagon
October 2, 2008 - 11:18AM
From an economical engine to an onboard water recycler, Mazda's 2008 Paris motor show Kiyora concept car targets environmental friendliness.
A car that conserves water as well as fuel is one of the stars of this year's Paris motor show, which opens later today.
The Mazda Kiyora concept car, a radical interpretation of a futuristic city car, includes military-inspired water purification technology that channels rainwater from the roof to a portable drink bottle.
Inspired by water - it's even designed to look like a water droplet - the car also has an air purifier and an engine that turns off when stopped to save fuel.
And the Kiyora is not just for show, with Mazda hinting the water purification technology - already being used by the British military in Afghanistan and the US Marines - could be fitted to a production car in future.
For more on this story, go to http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=57383
Ellie
Toby Hagon
October 2, 2008 - 11:18AM
From an economical engine to an onboard water recycler, Mazda's 2008 Paris motor show Kiyora concept car targets environmental friendliness.
A car that conserves water as well as fuel is one of the stars of this year's Paris motor show, which opens later today.
The Mazda Kiyora concept car, a radical interpretation of a futuristic city car, includes military-inspired water purification technology that channels rainwater from the roof to a portable drink bottle.
Inspired by water - it's even designed to look like a water droplet - the car also has an air purifier and an engine that turns off when stopped to save fuel.
And the Kiyora is not just for show, with Mazda hinting the water purification technology - already being used by the British military in Afghanistan and the US Marines - could be fitted to a production car in future.
For more on this story, go to http://www.drive.com.au/Editorial/ArticleDetail.aspx?ArticleID=57383
Ellie