nelsonian101 Donating Members 961 Member For: 16y 8m 13d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 01/05/12 09:24 PM Share Posted 01/05/12 09:24 PM "Respected US website motortrend.com says Subaru took out a patent on an electrically-operated turbo in 2007. An unnamed source has told the website that Subaru's parent company, Fuji Heavy Industries, is working to trap heat energy from exhaust gases, generating electricity to power the turbo.It is believed this would eradicate complicated piping traditionally associated with turbocharging and create power more efficiently with less turbo lag."http://news.drive.com.au/drive/motor-news/electric-turbo-for-next-wrx-20120430-1xuo6.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 10m 13d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 01/05/12 10:08 PM Share Posted 01/05/12 10:08 PM I thought you/the article was taking the piss originally, as in one of those electric superchargers that are little more than a PC case fan.Quite intriguing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelsonian101 Donating Members 961 Member For: 16y 8m 13d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 02/05/12 08:44 AM Author Share Posted 02/05/12 08:44 AM SoI thought you/the article was taking the piss originally..................So did I! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 3m 13d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 03/05/12 04:59 AM Share Posted 03/05/12 04:59 AM Can it SMASH MY DATE though?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 3m 16d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 03/05/12 05:13 AM Share Posted 03/05/12 05:13 AM It sure can :sungum:chubby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicanBatman G666E Turbo!!! Member 1,008 Member For: 15y 1m 22d Gender: Male Posted 03/05/12 05:28 AM Share Posted 03/05/12 05:28 AM there are real electric superchargers etc... but they cost thousandshttp://www.superpowercharger.com/index.htmnew excuse from the wrx dude you just smashed....ohh my batteries were flat....ahhh hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 3m 16d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 03/05/12 05:38 AM Share Posted 03/05/12 05:38 AM (edited) Why haven't they done this to a hybrid????Exhaust gasses can spin a turbine to charge the batteries. Edited 03/05/12 05:38 AM by Paulie2256 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Wiggum Moar Powar Babeh Lifetime Members 19,331 Member For: 19y 5m 15d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 03/05/12 05:49 AM Share Posted 03/05/12 05:49 AM there are real electric superchargers etc... but they cost thousandshttp://www.superpowe...r.com/index.htmI prefer my air squeezed in a gentle but firm manner, I dont see crushed air being much use.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Eyes flame magnet Gold Donating Members 5,674 Member For: 16y 9m 22d Gender: Male Location: adelaide hills- 'race air' central Posted 03/05/12 05:55 AM Share Posted 03/05/12 05:55 AM Why haven't they done this to a hybrid????Exhaust gasses can spin a turbine to charge the batteries.they have- top gear reported one recently that has a 2l engine. it doesnt drive the wheels at all, just recharges the bateries. the thing flies..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aiboart Member 665 Member For: 20y 1m 23d Posted 03/05/12 10:01 AM Share Posted 03/05/12 10:01 AM (edited) Jag went one better with the C-X75 concept.They took out the recipricating engine and slotted in a couple of gas turbines to charge the batteries and or super caps (using US Military turbine powered gen sets IIRC).That configuration is probably where we are all heading in the medium term unless someone cracks the fuel cell technology.Regards,aa Edited 03/05/12 10:02 AM by aiboart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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