e-turbo
English
Etymology
e- + turbo
Noun
e-turbo (plural e-turbos)
- (automotive) An electrified turbocharger; a turbo with electrically assisted ramp-up, using an accessory electric motor, to bring the turbine up to speed, reducing turbo lag. (when operating in electric mode, the turbo functions like a supercharger, driven by input power instead of exhaust gas)
Synonyms
- e-turbocharger
- electric turbocharger
- electric turbo