The Mazda MX-30 PHEV with a rotary engine is likely to land in about a year. We don’t write much about PHEV at CleanTechnica these days, this is going to be a very special plugin hybrid because it doesn’t follow the usual plugin hybrid formula. When used properly (occasional range … [continued]
Honda is planning to offer two electric SUVs in the US market, both assembled by GM and using Ultium batteries. The Mazda MX-30 electric SUV may debut next year with a rotary range extender engine.
Recently published patent filings in Japan are pointing to the return of Mazda’s rotary engine. What’s more, the drawings seem to indicate that the Wankel-derived engine is set to make its return in a form that green-car enthusiasts have been dreaming of for years: as a hybrid range-extender.
An insane life-size zero-emission car made out of LEGOs recently had its official debut. Sam Laird of Mashable calls it “the ultimate nerd invention.” Steve Sammartino (@sammartino), the Australian entrepreneur, concept designer, and marketing guy who dreamed up the LEGO car, and Raul Oaida (@oaida) — a brilliant, self-taught, 20-year-old … [continued]
