Automotive experts have coined 2015 as the ‘year of the turbocharger.’
The popularity of turbochargers has recently increased dramatically. They are no longer considered as a luxury purchase to get a ‘boost’ out of an old diesel, or the must have modification for car enthusiasts, but the vital component in the fight for more engine power, fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions. In fact, the turbocharger is commonly considered the most effective engine component in the general reduction of exhaust gas emissions.
This influx of popularity has resulted in the turbocharger becoming a common fixture in manufacturers’ production lines globally, with an estimated 43% of new vehicles to be built with turbocharged engines.
Garrett, a leading global developer of turbochargers, has predicted that by 2019 a staggering 49 million turbochargers will be sold every year to consumers and manufacturers.
Peter Marsh, MD and founder of Turbo Dynamics Ltd and HybridTurbos.com, says:
“The great thing about turbochargers, and what more people are cottoning on to, is that they allow vehicle engines to burn fuel more efficiently, delivering both improved power and, when driven sensibly, improved fuel efficiency!
Contrary to what many people may have once thought, turbos aren’t all about producing roaring engines and huge bhp but maximising performance, which is why leading vehicle manufacturers are choosing to use them.
The green technology of a turbocharger is its ability to transform spent fuel energy into power and to recycle wasted energy from the exhaust gasses. This is why turbocharged engines offer greater fuel economy, increased performance and less CO2 emissions over non-turbocharged engines.”
Elizabeth Jarrold
