The current obsession with increasing fuel economy and lowering emissions is proving a boon for manufacturers of turbochargers and superchargers. The technology has developed significantly since the 1980s when turbochargers had a hot-rod, boy-racer image and were often unreliable. Since then, much of the developmental push has come from the European market, thanks to the popularity of the diesel engine.
Technically, there remains the problem of turbo-lag - which creates an unpopular time-lag for performance drivers - although turbo makers are working hard to overcome this. Variable geometry turbines have helped, but the problem will not be solved unless engine-driven superchargers are used, or electrically powered 'e-boost' devices are used. However, the first e-boost devices are close to market, and will be launched on vehicles in 2005.
Turbocharged gasoline engines will also play an increasingly important role in helping OEMs meet future fuel economy regulations. Although not as fuel-efficient as turbo diesel engines, they offer many other advantages such as lower emissions, lower fuel consumption and high customer acceptance.
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