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Old 08-15-2017, 02:36 PM   #43 (permalink)
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Audi's version of an electric turbo/supercharger

Electric Turbo - Pelican Parts Technical BBS
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........bypassed under most operating conditions...........

The energy required to drive the electric compressor is derived largely from recuperation under trialing throttle conditions, making it consumption neutral......
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