Check this out:


http://www.autoweek.com/specials/2003_tokyo/mazda/rx8_hydrogen/pages/1.htm

While there was some talk about rotaries being especially adaptable to hydrogen, I didn't think they would be working on it this quickly.

they've been working on it for @5 years

i saw something that looked like a turbo, is this beast turbo charged?

Originally posted by mental pimp
i saw something that looked like a turbo, is this beast turbo charged?

To quote Rotary News: "Hydrogen/Gas Rotary Powered Hybrid engine with a electricly assisted intercooled turbocharger. That's right: a Rotary that runs on both petrol, and H2, with a hybred motor/generator, and a turbo charged intercooled boost that is spooled up by an electric assist."