turbocharger
noun
tur·bo·charg·er
ˈtər-bō-ˌchär-jər 
: a centrifugal blower driven by exhaust gas turbines and used to supercharge an engine
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Its hybrid powertrain combines a V8 layout with turbochargers mounted between the banks and an advanced electric motor known as Dark Matter, which produces 800 HP at just 86 pounds.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
These engines include models equipped with turbochargers such as entry-level luxury cars and SUVs.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
For the 2026 911 Turbo S, there are a pair of these electric turbochargers.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2025
The 70-kW version will be aimed at Europe's B and C vehicle segments, and Horse will also tack on a turbocharger to up power to 120 kW (161 hp) for larger D-segment and light commercial EVs.
—New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2025
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
These engines include models equipped with turbochargers such as entry-level luxury cars and SUVs.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 23 Sep. 2025
For the 2026 911 Turbo S, there are a pair of these electric turbochargers.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 7 Sep. 2025
The 70-kW version will be aimed at Europe's B and C vehicle segments, and Horse will also tack on a turbocharger to up power to 120 kW (161 hp) for larger D-segment and light commercial EVs.
—New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Turbocharger.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turbocharger. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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