Mazda to Accelerate Electrification

Japanese automaker Mazda has announced that it will halt the production of vehicles that run only on engines powered by fuel such as gasoline or diesel in the year 2030.

One of the most popular Japanese automakers, Mazda is planning to accelerate electrification.

Hybrid and electric vehicles will be produced as the Mazda hopes to smoothly adjust to the changing business environment as the environment-related regulations are under consideration in many countries.

In its strategy, Mazda has decided to cease the production of automobiles that have only gasoline or diesel engines. In 2030, 95 percent of the total production of Mazda cars will be devoted to electric vehicles. Next year, the Japanese automaker will launch a new hybrid vehicle that uses a simplified hybrid system dubbed “mild hybrid”.

In its quest for electrification, the company will revive its rotary engine. The engine will work as a generator of electricity and instead of a device that drives the car. Mazda says that by doing so the driving range will be greatly extended.