Mazda to focus on more efficient engines and weight reductions before hybrids

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    cwerdna, Mar 27, 2009
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    That's just the nature of the rotary engine. It also uses oil. You gotta top up every other time you refuel the gas tank.
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    Does its lighter weight offset this in their series hybrid?
    Trollbait, Mar 31, 2009
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