The Wankel engine returns as a range extender in the Mazda MX-30 EV

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Mazda used the Brussels Auto Show 2023 on Friday to present a modern vehicle with a rotary engine. The engine, a compact single-rotor design with a displacement of 0.83 liters, serves as a range extender in a new R-EV variant of Mazda’s MX-30 compact electric crossover. The engine is mounted directly to a generator and … Read more

Mazda’s rotation set to return as an EV range extender in Europe

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Mazda is bringing back the Wankel engine, but not as we know it. The automaker on Monday confirmed plans for a rotary range extender for electric versions of the MX-30. The compact crossover, which debuted in 2019, will also be offered in some markets with a mild-hybrid powertrain based on a 2.0-liter inline-four. The rotary-powered … Read more