Mazda5 Hydrogen RE (rotary engine) Hybrid Concept

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Got this from the same website;

http://www.triplezoom.com/news/publish/article_388.shtml

 

The Mazda5 (Premacy) Hydrogen RE (rotary engine) Hybrid concept features a hybrid power unit that combines a dual-fuel, hydrogen/gasoline rotary engine with an electric motor. The power unit is transversely mounted at the front in a front-wheel drive layout. The development team aimed to produce a vehicle with outstanding driving and environmental performance along with a comfortable, roomy interior.

Technological Displays

Mazda is developing unique technologies to create vehicles that combine care for the environment while still retaining the Zoom-Zoom driving spirit. Exhibits include a Mazda RX-8 equipped with a usable hydrogen RE engine, planned for commercial leasing in the future. Also on display will be the next-generation MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo engine with direct injection that achieves clean, powerful performance.

 

In addition, on show will be the Smart Idling Stop System which eliminates the need for an electric starter motor and delivers quiet and quick starting; and Advanced Driver-Support Technologies that incorporate intelligent transport systems.

 

Test drives in the Mazda RX-8 Hydrogen RE are available at the Clean Energy Vehicle Test Ride event site at Tokyo Motor Show. The 39th Tokyo Motor Show will be held at Makuhari Messe, Chiba prefecture, from Wednesday, 19 October until Sunday, 6 November 2005.

Edited October 5, 2005 by Normal_aspirated