Japan: Emissions stall Mazda rotary engine R&D

Mazda has fallen behind with development of its next-generation rotary engine by at least one model year, reports Automotive News. The delay is due primarily to meeting new emission targets. According to Mitsuo Hitomi, general manager of Mazda’s powertrain division, the new 1.6-litre rotary engine, the 16X, so far boasts a Subscribe to Automotive World … Continued

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• October 21, 2010