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Mazda working on Volt-fighter

By Bob Holland | September 1, 2008

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Mazda has been making some pretty impressive cars of late, however, some may think their "greenness" may be a bit on the thin side. That could change as word is leaking out that Mazda may be working on a car that could give the Chevy Volt a run for its money. Unlike the Volt--and every other hybrid vehicle to date--is that this Mazda could well use a rotary engine to recharge the batteries. Can you say, "ZAP-ZAP?"

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Categories: Chevrolet,Green Tech,Hybrids,Mazda

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jerrywimer says:

07:31 AM, 09/ 2/08

Not that I dislike the RX cars, mind you. But it seems that non-rotary engines have done pretty well making power efficiently, and seem to have less issues than I've heard about for the rotaries.

So I don't see the engine difference being anything special. The RX's haven't proven to have an edge because of the engine design over similar vehicles, so why should a hybrid powered by one be any better?

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ateixeira says:

08:37 AM, 09/ 2/08

Rotary engines are certainly interesting, but they are far, FAR from being green. Ironic that the RX is known for burning oil and for inefficient fuel use.