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Originally Posted by Clev
What about replacing the turbo on a TDi with an electric motor? The electric motor could provide the extra power normally supplied by the turbo during acceleration, and the lack of engine braking would really suit regen braking. The cost of the electrics would at least partially be offset by the elimination of the turbo.
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Isn't this just a NA Diesel engine combined with Honda style IMA ? One issue could be that there are few (if any ?) NA Diesels in Europe because their emissions levels are far lower than for a turbo.
I just wonder if adding the Hybrid gubbins to something like a Peugeot 308 or Golf TDi would make something which is significantly better for FE, compared with making Diesel units smaller and more powerful - e.g. the newer 1.6 TDi. The engine option is cheaper.