[–] derram 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Mazda announces breakthrough in long-coveted engine technology | Reuters
'"We think it is an imperative and fundamental job for us to pursue the ideal internal combustion engine," Mazda R&D head Kiyoshi Fujiwara told reporters. '
'The engine is called SKYACTIV-X and Mazda had no plans to supply the engine to other carmakers, Marumoto said. '
'Mazda, with a research and development (R&D) budget a fraction of those of major peers, said it plans to sell cars with the new engine from 2019. '
'Mazda also said it would introduce electric vehicles and electric technology in its cars from 2019, focusing on markets that restrict the sale of certain vehicles to limit air pollution or that provide clean sources of electricity. ', "Mazda's engine employs spark plugs under certain conditions, such as at low temperatures, to overcome technical hurdles that have hampered commercialization of the technology."
[–] Howie [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
Its homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) engine ignites petrol through compression, eliminating spark plugs. Its fuel economy potentially matches that of a diesel engine without high emissions of nitrogen oxides or sooty particulates.
Mazda stock is down 3% from 1725 JPY to 1669 JPY since the announcement.
[–] lettersofmarque 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
I wouldn't believe this from any other company, but for Mazda, the only company to actually mass produce and sell the alternate engine form Wankel engine, may be possible.