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Originally Posted by Michaelflat1
Keeping a diesel engine in it's sweetspot whilst driving demands change (using electric motor assist) would have incredible fuel economy.
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Maybe for engine operation at a fixed speed, a microturbine could be OK. Well, even though nowadays axial compressors are more common on aircraft engines nowadays, centrifugal compressors might remain suitable for a range extender in an EV. Or even if it would eventually provide power directly to the wheels in a hybrid. And since a turboshaft can be made quite fuel-agnostic, I guess it could please both those who prefer spark ignition and those who would like a Diesel hybrid.