The Rotary Renaissance: Why Internal Combustion Is Finding New Life in the EV Era
Engineers at Mazda and various aerospace startups are reviving the Wankel rotary engine, repurposing the long-dormant technology as a compact range extender for electric vehicles and heavy-duty drones. This resurgence, occurring throughout 2024, marks a strategic pivot in automotive engineering, as manufacturers seek to mitigate the limitations of battery-only powertrains by pairing them with ultra-efficient,…