Mazda is renowned in the car world for its Wankel rotary engine technology.
The History of Mazda and the Rotary Engine
Mazda and the rotary engine are nearly synonymous.
While Mazda has yet to revive the RX line, its rotary technology is making a comeback.
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What is a rotary engine, though?
It’s different from a conventional piston-driven internal combustion engine.
Rotary engines are known to have fewer moving parts, run smoother and slower, yet deliver more power.
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The rotary engine powers the generator system and is positioned on the same axle as the electric motor.
According toAutocar, this new rotary engine is lighter and more efficient than its predecessor.
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The car was introduced for the 2022 model year and is Mazda’s first battery-electric vehicle.
The only US state where it’s currently available is California, where it’s sold in low volumes.
Unfortunately, this MX-30 variant is only on sale in Europe.
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The rotary engine has a 13-gallon gas tank for backup.
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