Speed Racer
10-22-2003, 01:01 PM
Excerpt from RotaryNews (http://rotarynews.com/view.php?id=216)
An electric-motor-assist turbocharger is used to maximize the effectiveness of forced induction throughout the rev range. At low rpm, beginning at approximately 1000 rpm, an electric motor operates to assist the turbocharger and increase induction efficiency. At high rpm, the turbocharger is driven in a traditional fashion, by the flow of exhaust gas alone.
The electric assist sounds like an interesting way to boost low speed perfomance with a turbo-charged setup. If it is done right is could give the instantaneous throttle response that is usually associated with superchargers. Too cool!!! :D
An electric-motor-assist turbocharger is used to maximize the effectiveness of forced induction throughout the rev range. At low rpm, beginning at approximately 1000 rpm, an electric motor operates to assist the turbocharger and increase induction efficiency. At high rpm, the turbocharger is driven in a traditional fashion, by the flow of exhaust gas alone.
The electric assist sounds like an interesting way to boost low speed perfomance with a turbo-charged setup. If it is done right is could give the instantaneous throttle response that is usually associated with superchargers. Too cool!!! :D