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Old 11-22-2013, 12:32 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Mazda2 EV with a classic quasi-turbine

Mazda is testing a Mazda2 EV hatchback with a luggage-sized single-rotor 330cc Wankel engine. The compact range-extending 26 hp engine spinning at an optimum 2,000 rpms automatically recharges the system. Quasi-turbine/Wankel engines will be sadly missed because Mazda has declared they will not be developing any more primary rotary engines for future models.

Mazda 2 EV range extender prototype first drive Review | Autocar

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