e-turbo
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002095
A turbocharger that incorporates an electric motor to spin the compressor wheel, independent of exhaust gas flow. This motor eliminates turbo lag by providing immediate boost at low engine speeds. The electric motor can also recover energy from the exhaust gases, functioning as a generator to recharge the vehicle's electrical system.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002095 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Automotive |
| Synonyms | e-turbocharger; electric turbocharger; electric turbo |
| Translations | German: e-turbo; Spanish: e-turbo; French: e-turbo |
Record as JSON
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],
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}
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