Mazda isn't giving up on gas-powered engines
Mazda's SKYACTIV-Z project has highlighted the automaker's desire to continue innovating gas-powered engines while other legacy manufacturers accelerate investments into electric powertrain development. As a result, Mazda is establishing a portfolio balancing internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid , and all-electric models, adapting to market demand. Mazda's current SKYACTIV-Z initiative aims to create a gas-powered engine that can combust with leaner fuel mixtures, resulting in better fuel economy , lower emissions, heightened performance, greater reliability, and simplified maintenance. SKYACTIV-Z tech also converts heat normally escaping from an engine into power for improved thermal (engine) efficiency.
Expert engineer Masahisa Ya