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      07-10-2013, 08:54 AM   #231
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One of the links above agrees with me

"What the electrical assist does is spin the turbine up to speed in very light to no load conditions. And the term ‘light to no load’ is the critical piece. Under load, you have to supply massive quantities of amps to the electric motor to generate the boost levels needed. But if all that is required is for the turbine to be spun up then an existing automotive electrical system will work just fine"

Suggests that automotive electrical systems are not powerful enough to produce positive boost pressure.....and yes you can fit a prius motor and 3 phase electrical system to drive a compressor, but really? an extra 100kg's to reduce lag by a few tenths?
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