Mazda claims the new engines will have a 30% increase in fuel efficiency by increasing the compression ratio to 18:1 and eliminating spark plugs. They also claim they can further increase that fuel efficiency to 50% with the next iteration (SkyActiv 3).
Since Toyota has a tech-sharing agreement for their SkyActiv engines, the company might stand to also profit from this new engine soon.
The downside to buying Mazda or Toyota stocks is that they will hurt in an economic downturn. Also, oil prices might go up due to OPEC cut backs or war and advancements in electric cars.
The upside is that if oil prices maintain, this tech might delay electric auto industry advances (Tesla) and be a huge cash windfall for Mazda.
Thoughts?
Submitted April 15, 2017 at 05:52PM by tkreidolon http://ift.tt/2oySJJw
