Mazda's rotary engine, discontinued in 2012 with the RX-8, is making a comeback in the MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV. The new engine is a compact 830 cm3 single-rotor generator, adapted to meet modern needs.

“It really shows how much we wanted to make it a car that manifests Mazda’s commitment for the future, especially in terms of sustainability and the future role of our rotary engine technology.” ...

Air is drawn in via carburation or fuel injection through the front half of the engine, where it is squeezed down and compressed to 200-300 psi (13.8-20.6 bar) – very much like a compressor ...

A Wankel engine is a type of rotary engine, but not all rotary engines are Wankel engines. Wrapping your mind around this idea will help you to better understand the similarities as well as the ...

Rather than using its rotary engine to power the vehicle directly, the MX-30 R-EV uses the engine to drive a generator. The electricity produced is then used to power an electric motor ...

Apparently, Mazda was blown away by the world’s response, because it has announced it’s developing a rotary engine that could bring the concept to life. “I am very happy and deeply moved by ...

That last rotary was the 2012 RX-8, which used a 1.3-liter twin-rotor engine. The final engine was built on June 22, 2012,exactly 11 years ago. The MX-30 R-EV’s engine is an 830-cc single rotor ...