Technology saves the rotary engine?

The rotary engine Renesis, as used in Mazda RX-8. Image: Mazda - The rotary engine has been a Mazda brand since 1964, when the Japanese maker of the then nascent debuted its Cup of Cosmo sport with rotary power. Since then, Mazda has expanded, and then reduced the number of rotary engines in its product line; Today, only the suspended in brief RX-8 offers a rotary engine. The main reason is the consumption of fuel; When motivated to make the appropriate power of their displacement of 1.3 litres, the rotary engine reeks of gasoline as Lindsay Lohan knocking back appletinis in happy hour (when it is under house arrest, that is). It also produces a large amount of carbon dioxide, reason why the RX-8 has already been suspended in the EU.

A technology recently developed, laser power, can help rotary engines futures gain efficiency and reduction of the production of hydrocarbons. Laser ignition engines can seal better than engines with ignition spark, and only is expected to produce significant improvements in next-generation rotary engine. Mazda also will take advantage of other advancements, such as micro-híbrido (or mild hybrid) output power of systems to drive low-end, and start-stop systems for fuel efficiency.

Mazda has also entered into an "informal" relationship with Audi with regard to the development of the rotary engine. The Audi A1 e-Tron concept introduced a rotary engine range extender, already rotating can be significantly smaller and lighter than conventional engines. Is there a future for the Wankel engine? If Mazda says "aye" and second Audi, which is likely the answer is Yes.