Tech talk: Electric superchargers, the key to more power, less emissions

Cutting out turbo lag is a big reason that Audi and other manufacturers introduced the new tech

30 Dec 2019 | 10596 Views | By Jesse Crosse, Autocar UK

It's always good to try early prototypes of new technology because although some fall by the wayside, plenty don’t. One such clever device is the electrically powered supercharger, generally used in conjunction with a traditional turbocharger to banish turbo lag, initially on diesel engines but now on petrol, too.

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