Electric turbochargers

[Downunder]

I wonder if there is a use for these in small aviation engines where they struggle for takeoff/climb power but have sufficient power for cruise....

 

http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/news/auto-blog/how-it-works-the-electric-supercharger-17295353?src=spr_GOOGLE_PLUS_PAGE&spr_id=1457_97510302

 

 

[Deskpilot]

Interesting, very interested in any follow on comments.

 

 

[fly_tornado]

electric superchargers are only designed to fix turbo lag issues.

 

 

[mnewbery]

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/volvo-drive-e-prototype-makes-450-hp-with-electric-turbo/

 

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1094807_volvo-reveals-450-hp-four-cylinder-with-electrically-driven-turbo-video