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Originally Posted by Big time
Supposedly this is the reasoning behind 2014 Formula 1 turbo engines, switching and clutching between electric generator and motor for the supercharger.
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Except F1's are using exhaust driven turbos.
In theory a turbo sort of already does this, it won't boost until your in the upper part of the rev band and need the extra power (depending on turbo sizing of course).
Problem is electricity isn't free in a car (and you need a lot to drive a supercharger), while exhaust gases are just waste.