Self-Supercharging Engine Developed In The UK

A ‘self-supercharging’ 400cc single-cylinder engine has been developed in the UK, as a possible mass-production powertrain of the future.

Small engineering firm Oaktec is behind the new design, with creator Paul Andrews believing the tiny engine could have a big future as an EV range-extender, along with powering light or city cars and motorcycles.

As the engine requires no external forced induction to achieve its ‘supercharged’ state of power, CO2 emissions are lower and none of the engine’s power is ‘wasted’ through driving a supercharger.

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