Discover the details of the engine that could 'retire' electric cars in the next generation. Mazda's new gasoline engine promises to revolutionize the global automotive industry.

O Mazda's new rotary engine was designed by Félix Wankel in 1919, a young German who had in mind the intention of creating a new type of gasoline engine. Even though he had no experience in internal combustion engine engineering, young Félix persisted in his idea of ​​inventing an engine that was simple, efficient and capable of supporting all stages of internal combustion in an innovative way.

Félix Wankel and his team at NSU Motorworks managed to build the first functional prototype of the rotary engine in 1959, attracting the attention of numerous automobile manufacturers, including the Japanese manufacturer Mazda Motor Company, who saw high potential in this technology and decided to invest in it to stand out in the automotive industry.

Currently, the Mazda has been teasing Tesla with its new rotary engine, which promises to put an end to the electrified era, making electric cars obsolete and showing that it is possible to have cars running on gasoline, ethanol and/or diesel without harming the environment so much. Check out more below.

Discover Mazda's new rotary engine

Mazda Motor has brought back the rotary engine, but with some innovative changes. The new Mazda MX-30 REV features a single-rotor rotary engine, unlike previous models that used twin-rotor rotary engines. This rotary engine redesign reflects Mazda's focus on sustainable mobility, implementing significant improvements to performance and environmental efficiency.

Even though the new rotary engine model has lower revs and slightly reduced power, compared to the RX-8 engine, the Japanese manufacturer's new rotary engine has been completely improved with the aim of offering a much more refined and conscious performance in relation to nature preservation.

Furthermore, the implementation of direct fuel injection and exhaust gas recirculation are just some of the improvements made by Mazda, which guarantee the vehicle completely improved efficiency and reduced gas emissions.

But after all, what are the benefits of the new rotary engine? from Mazda?

The Japanese manufacturer's rotary engine offers a series of benefits compared to traditional engines. It operates smoothly and quietly, coupled with a significant reduction in the number of moving parts, resulting in increased reliability, reducing the need for frequent maintenance and reducing vibrations when in operation.

Furthermore, the high rpm of Mazda's new rotary engine is very attractive to enthusiasts, something that contributes to forming positive opinions about this engine's high-tech, futuristic propulsion. Not to mention that the simplicity of the design with just two moving parts in a single rotor engine represents a significant advance when it comes to performance and efficiency.

New engine could be the reason that could make electric cars obsolete

Bearing in mind that the future of the automotive industry is electrification, we can emphasize that Tesla is one of the biggest brands in this sector and that it invests heavily in the manufacture of electric cars, promoting the mobilization of other major brands to manufacture vehicles that are equivalent to those manufactured by Tesla, or even surpass those manufactured by it.

With the update of Mazda's rotary engine, which will even be used as a range extender in the model Mazda MX-30 REV, the Japanese manufacturer has a certain rivalry with Tesla, in order to present this new engine as being the 'pivot' towards the end of the electrified era.

To provoke Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, Mazda hints that the new engine will make electric cars obsolete, for all their attributes. The rotating engine powers a generator capable of providing energy to charge the battery or even move the vehicle.

Future of Mazda's New Rotary Engine

Furthermore, there are rumors about the possible launch of the Mazda RX-9, suggesting that the model could combine a rotary engine with an electric one, creating an incredibly efficient and powerful hybrid car. It can be said, then, that there really are reasons for Tesla to “tremble”.

In any case, Mazda continues to study new applications to further improve the new rotary engine. With the return of this engine to the automotive market, its evolution challenges the supremacy of the electric car industry.