The big impact of the 48 - volt electric system is that Audi will use the added power
for electric turbochargers.
Not exact matches
Cars with affordable base engines might not receive the feature, nor will plug - in models as an
electric motor can fill in the torque hole while a
turbocharger spools up, obviating the need
for an
electric turbo.
A new report from Auto Express details the high - po RS4 along with its RS5 coupe variant, saying that these new models will be powered by a 3.0 - liter V - 6 with an
electric turbocharger to make
for around 480 hp.
In a departure from past RX models, however, Mazda may be considering to pair an
electric turbocharger with the engine
for increased power.
One other potential product strategy could be
for the production RX - Vision to arrive in 2020 with a new generation of rotary engine, and then
for a higher - performance version to overcome the technology's inherit torque deficit by using 48V - based
electric turbochargers.
At more sedate speed, though, the i8 makes a more convincing argument
for hybrid performance, especially in 80 to 120 km / h «passing» acceleration where the combination of torquey
turbocharger, equally torquey
electric motor and slick - shifting six - speed automatic transmission give it jump to make even supercars jealous.
Van Meel also revealed that the M division is investigating the possibility of electrification
for its future range, as well as the introduction of
electric turbochargers as a way of improving throttle response.
As with other SPA Volvos, it can be had with a
turbocharger,
turbocharger and supercharger, or a hybrid that uses the combustion engine (or
electric motor) to power the front wheels and a motor, only,
for the rear.
The system also allows the installation of an innovative
electric supercharger
for the CRDi engine, in addition to the conventional
turbocharger, which helps to boost torque and engine response at low engine speeds.
The Project One will have an
electric motor
for each front wheel, allowing
for aggressive torque vectoring, one bolted to the crankshaft, and one
for the
turbocharger.
Using the same 4.0 - litre V8 diesel engine as the Bentley Bentayga, its twin
turbochargers are further boosted by an
electric supercharger
for instantaneous power.
That's where the
electric motor comes in — think of its as sort of a substitute
for a
turbocharger that instead of cramming more fuel in, effectively reduces fuel requirements, while still yielding more total power.
The system also allows the installation of an innovative
electric supercharger
for the CRDi engine, in addition to the conventional
turbocharger, providing improved power and torque at all engine speeds.
Outside the US,
for 2018 you can get Audi's fabulous V6 diesel engine with a 48 - volt system running an
electric turbocharger, offering hybrid operation and almost 400 hp.
The
electric powered compressor supports the
turbochargers at times when the exhaust gas is insufficient
for rapid development of power.
For the first time, the turbocharger of the internal combustion engine is linked to an electrical machine, which makes it possible to convert the thermal energy of the exhaust gas flow into electric energy — for instance, when the boost pressure limit has been reach
For the first time, the
turbocharger of the internal combustion engine is linked to an electrical machine, which makes it possible to convert the thermal energy of the exhaust gas flow into
electric energy —
for instance, when the boost pressure limit has been reach
for instance, when the boost pressure limit has been reached.
Its technical refinements are the exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head, the rotary - valve model
for thermal management, the Audi valve - lift system (AVS)
for the outlet valves, the
electric wastegate of the
turbocharger and the dual fuel injection.
Although using the same 3.5 - liter V6 with combination direct and port injection, it drops the twin
turbochargers in favor of its complementary
electric drive system, making
for a total output of 354 horsepower.
These engines feature latest - generation common - rail direct injection, fast piezo -
electric injectors, improved exhaust gas recirculation and an innovative twin
turbocharger, making
for fast responsiveness and good performance characteristics.
UPDATE 11/03/2011: BMW has filed a new patent
for an
electric - powered
turbocharger, bringing back the old rumors about a new 3.3 - liter six - cylinder engine equipped with three turbos.
The all - new 2.0 - liter I - 4 features a twin - scroll, low inertia
turbocharger with an
electric actuated waste gate
for exceptional responsiveness and performance, even while traversing over difficult terrain.
It features a combination of direct and indirect fuel injection, variable valve timing and an
electric actuator
for the
turbocharger's wastegate in a bid to minimise turbo - lag and improve driveability.
The
electric - powered compressor (EPC) augments the work of the two
turbochargers, particularly in the lower engine speed range, providing
for dynamic off - the - line performance.
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On many of its cars, it combines a
turbocharger for good power at normal road speeds with an
electric supercharger to boost engine power when a car is stopped or traveling slowly.