Really interesting facts about Skyactiv technology

[V8toilet]

I found this interesting article about Mazda's Skyactiv technology and what goes into it and wanted to share it here. http://altairenlighten.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Mazda-Skyactive-lightweight.pdf
Enjoy.

Just got back from a drive in my CX5 and I just love this motor and transmission combination. I don't get to drive it much since I don't use it to travel to work anymore so when I do take it for a ride it's like a new car experience all over again. Only put 2000 miles on it in the last 5-1/2 months including a one week vacation of which was good for about 800 miles worth.

 

[rlallos]

Great information. Have to admit I didn't understand all of it but I do have a better understanding what Skyactiv does. Still don't understand the name.

 

[Unobtanium]

Great information. Have to admit I didn't understand all of it but I do have a better understanding what Skyactiv does. Still don't understand the name.

It's like "Pentium" or any other number of meaningless but sexy marketing terms. It means nothing.

 

[Unobtanium]

My question...why not build a gasoline engine that runs on detonation like a diesel? 20: compression or some such. I'm sure there are hurdles or it would have been done already, just fielding the question.

 

[xtrailman]

Good link.

So I'm not sure what the AT is, its not a conventional auto, and its not a dual clutch?

Do Mazda make the box?

 

[Unobtanium]

Good link.

So I'm not sure what the AT is, its not a conventional auto, and its not a dual clutch?

Do Mazda make the box?

Tiny tiny tq converter. Uses clutches once its above 5mph while the converter remains in 100% clutch lockup.

 

[The Great NY]

My question...why not build a gasoline engine that runs on detonation like a diesel? 20: compression or some such. I'm sure there are hurdles or it would have been done already, just fielding the question.

This a serious question?

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[MikeM.]

This a serious question?

Why wouldn't it be?

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

Actually that is something Mazda has mentioned as an option

 

[rlallos]

At?

Good link.

So I'm not sure what the AT is, its not a conventional auto, and its not a dual clutch?

Do Mazda make the box?

I believe it is Automatic Transmission.

 

[rlallos]

It's like "Pentium" or any other number of meaningless but sexy marketing terms. It means nothing.

I understand that it's a marketing term but what is it supposed to evoke?

 

[Dr_Watson]

Low emissions, low use of gas, active at keeping the sky clean etc.

 

[AllezDada]

Low emissions, low use of gas, active at keeping the sky clean etc.

Honda uses "Earth Dreams".

Just meant to make you feel good.

 

[GP 2004]

Good link - Thanks for posting.

 

[rlallos]

Low emissions, low use of gas, active at keeping the sky clean etc.

That helps. I was going to start driving my '16 while looking at the sky.(oops)

 

[doopie]

Mazda's SkyActive: Terrific Technology -- Terrible Name?
http://www.forbes.com/sites/dalebus...ged-to-create-an-alluring-brand-for-skyactiv/

 

[Kedis82ZE8]

My question...why not build a gasoline engine that runs on detonation like a diesel? 20: compression or some such. I'm sure there are hurdles or it would have been done already, just fielding the question.

SkyActive 2.0 with HCCI is reportedly in the works.

http://wot.motortrend.com/1401_mazda_skyactiv_2_engines_to_feature_hcci_tech_debut_by_2020.html

 

[fdew]

This a serious question?

Good question, Mazda took it seriously

The gas engines will achieve that extra efficiency with spark plug-less homogeneous charge compression ignition (HCCI) tech.

Read more: http://wot.motortrend.com/1401_mazd...re_hcci_tech_debut_by_2020.html#ixzz3kzXCkvTw

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

at which point the turbocharger could operate just like a jet engine.

 

[yrwei52]

at which point the turbocharger could operate just like a jet engine.

That'd be burning too much fuel and too expensive to operate...