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Chuck
09-04-2009, 07:28 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg Mazda’s approach is to feed hydrogen, rather than gasoline, into its rotary engine, explains Akihiro Kashiwagi, head of the Hydrogen RE (short for Rotary Engine) project. (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32658132/ns/business-the_drivers_seat/)

http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/2009_Mazda_Premacy_H2_Hybrid.jpgPaul A. Eisenstein - MSNBC (http://www.msnbc.msn.com) - Sept 3, 2009

The first modern hybrid had a wankel engine --Ed.

The squeeze is on. Automakers around the world are coming under increasing pressure to improve fuel economy and reduce emissions, even though consumers seem unwilling to sacrifice performance or pay a higher price for the technology needed to go green.

In this highly competitive horse race, there is no “silver bullet,” no single environmentally friendly solution, so manufacturers are turning to an array of alternatives that could eventually supplement, perhaps even replace, the time-tested internal combustion engine.
... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32658132/ns/business-the_drivers_seat/

Kacey Green
09-04-2009, 07:45 AM
Now wen can feed it H2 at over 2x the rate of other H2 vehicles.

PaleMelanesian
09-04-2009, 09:42 AM
I like the rotary engine for it's small size in relation to its power output. The RX-8 engine is as small and light as a Metro or Insight-1 engine, but puts out 240 horsepower. As a generator for a series hybrid, it could be a good option for that reason. It has a very peaky power curve, but as a generator it can run at that peak more of the time.

H2? I don't think so.



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