Yes, Mazda’s MX-30 Rotary-EV uses a Wankel-type rotary engine. Unlike older Mazda rotary-powered sports cars such as the RX-7 and RX-8, however, the engine does not directly drive the wheels. Instead, it operates as a generator, producing electricity for the electric motor that propels the vehicle. This allows Mazda to retain the Wankel engine’s compact size and light weight while using it in a range-extending electric-vehicle system.
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