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Old 03-20-2013, 08:22 AM   #49 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr View Post
I believe anything available either with a V6 or a V8 following the Miller cycle, eventually with both options across the range, would be a good option to be fitted with a turbocharger/generator combo. The immediate air flow from the supercharger required by the Miller cycle would help to overcome the turbo-lag...
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Air-Hybrid:"The Hybrid Miller-cycle, for example, would seem a good fit."
Something of the size of a Lexus RX450h could make use of one.
I thought this seemed an obvious vehicle that was large enough and already use hybrid operation.
Yeah, a V6 Miller-cycle hybrid of ~3 litres could probably support the turbogen and out-perform a 'standard' V8 in the same vehicle, but that's not going to do a lot for the 'Prius buyer' etc.
Maybe packaged with a Volt-style drivetrain it could work better...
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