Recently, according to Mazda R & D is responsible for product marketing and the power of people, Mr. Fujiwara said, due to financial difficulties, they will stop the Mazda rotary engine research and development, and will concentrate on SKYACTIV technology research and development.

    Fujiwara said that the current international economic situation for the pressure, Mazda had to present research and development group plans to do some re-evaluation. In the assessment, the Mazda rotary engine made the decision to stop development, and will concentrate on SKYACTIV technology research and development.

    Fujiwara also said that Mazda rotary engine as the core technology of the product will not be permanently abandoned, in SKYACTIV technology research and development stage on the right track and have achieved success, Mazda will have sufficient funds to continue development of rotary engine.

    Knowledge added:

    Rotary Engine: Compared with the reciprocating engine, rotary engine the linear motion cancel, the same power of the rotary engine smaller, lighter, and less vibration and noise, with great advantage. The disadvantage is the complexity rotor technology, extremely high manufacturing cost, durability is also lower than in conventional engines.