Mazda is all geared up to make waves at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show with the reveal of a brand-new sports car concept that could run on renewable fuels. This interesting development shows Mazda’s determination to keep the spirit of traditional petrol-powered sports cars alive, but in a more cleaner and more sustainable way.
From the teaser image released by Mazda, the new concept appears to be a sleek four-door coupe with a sharply sloping roofline and possible active spoiler at the rear, which is a design hinting at both performance and futuristic appeal. Mazda says this concept car represents its vision for “sustainable driver’s cars” leading up to 2035, with the theme of “The joy of driving fuels a sustainable future.”
According to Autocar
UK, in addition to the new sports car, Mazda will also display some other impressive green technologies at the show. This will include a CO₂ capture system that actually reduces emissions as the car drives and a carbon-neutral fuel made from algae. These innovations are part of Mazda’s broader goal which is to prove that cars can still be fun to drive while being environmentally friendly.
Unlike many carmakers rushing toward full electrification of the vehicles, Mazda believes renewable fuels can be a smart alternative for drivers who still are enthusiastic about the thrill of traditional engines. Converting light, agile cars like the Mazda MX-5 to fully electric versions is tricky since batteries add a lot of weight which can actually dull their signature performance.
To strengthen its renewable-fuel strategy, Mazda has teamed up with Toyota and Subaru in a joint project to improve internal combustion engines (ICE) for the modern era. Toyota’s CEO, Koji Sato, called it a “friendly competition,”which is aimed at finding the best ways to make engines cleaner and more efficient.
Mazda CEO Masahiro Moro reaffirmed the company’s commitment and said, “We will continue to offer customers exciting cars by improving internal combustion engines for the electrification era.”
Adding more to the development, Mazda is also working on an updated rotary engine that can fit where an electric motor usually goes, which means it could easily be used in future hybrid or electric models. The brand even races the MX-5 and Mazda3 powered by carbon-neutral fuels in Japan’s Super Taikyu racing series.
With this new concept, Mazda is ready to prove that driving pleasure and sustainability can go hand in hand and that the future of sports cars doesn’t have to be silent.
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