A turbocharger is the best power-adder by far. Not only do turbos harness otherwise wasted exhaust energy to drive the compressor, their modular nature lets compressor and turbine housings and wheels ...

Remember the Hydracharger? Those who've wasted time reading this column for the last four years will remember the promising turbo/supercharger hybrid I wrote about in the April 1999 issue. The curious ...

Now more than ever, automotive engineers have to chase efficiency wherever they can. In an internal-combustion engine, a turbocharger is a great way to boost power and efficiency for an engine of a ...

The new engine, known as the EA897evo4, traces its lineage back to the original EA897, one of the units caught up in the diesel scandal years ago. This latest version, though, has been thoroughly ...

Despite the turbulence Nissan has faced over the past few years, some of its technology is undeniably impressive. Perhaps the crowning jewel of this engineering power is its variable compression ...

Daimler AG, now known as Mercedes-Benz Group, announced in June 2020 that Mercedes-AMG would soon roll out an "electric exhaust gas turbocharger” juiced up by a 48V system. Developed in partnership ...

Mercedes-Benz made the long-awaited debut of the world’s first production vehicle employing an electric turbocharger, announcing the Mercedes-AMG C 43 sport sedan. The new German hot rod features ...