Mercedes-AMG May Use Electric Turbos: Report

Mercedes-AMG, the performance arm of Mercedes-Benz, is considering electrically-boosted turbochargers for the next generation of its A 45, CLA 45 and GLA 45 performance cars.

Somewhat similar to the ERS hardware used in AMG's Formula One programme, such technology sees a powerful electric motor sandwiched between the turbine and compressor of a turbocharger.

At low engine RPM when exhaust gas flow isn't sufficient for the turbo to work, the electric motor instead spools up the compressor to build boost earlier, almost eliminating turbo lag.

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