Comments on: Lower Emissions and More Power From An Electric Supercharger That Really Works http://gas2.org/2009/10/01/lower-emissions-and-more-power-from-an-electric-supercharger-that-really-works/ What is the future of fuel? What's new? What's next? Since 2007, Gas 2 has covered a rapidly changing world coming to terms with its oil addiction. Sat, 26 May 2012 14:59:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Philc http://gas2.org/2009/10/01/lower-emissions-and-more-power-from-an-electric-supercharger-that-really-works/#comment-12534 Philc Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:14:10 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=3667#comment-12534 @colin- I believe the older supercharged Toyota MR2's had a setup like that. @colin-

I believe the older supercharged Toyota MR2′s had a setup like that.

]]> By: Philc http://gas2.org/2009/10/01/lower-emissions-and-more-power-from-an-electric-supercharger-that-really-works/#comment-35840 Philc Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:14:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=3667#comment-35840 @colin- I believe the older supercharged Toyota MR2's had a setup like that. @colin-

I believe the older supercharged Toyota MR2′s had a setup like that.

]]> By: Philc http://gas2.org/2009/10/01/lower-emissions-and-more-power-from-an-electric-supercharger-that-really-works/#comment-35841 Philc Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:14:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=3667#comment-35841 @colin- I believe the older supercharged Toyota MR2's had a setup like that. @colin-

I believe the older supercharged Toyota MR2′s had a setup like that.

]]> By: Philc http://gas2.org/2009/10/01/lower-emissions-and-more-power-from-an-electric-supercharger-that-really-works/#comment-35839 Philc Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:14:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=3667#comment-35839 @colin- I believe the older supercharged Toyota MR2's had a setup like that. @colin-

I believe the older supercharged Toyota MR2′s had a setup like that.

]]> By: Colin http://gas2.org/2009/10/01/lower-emissions-and-more-power-from-an-electric-supercharger-that-really-works/#comment-12533 Colin Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:03:42 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=3667#comment-12533 Why not build an electric clutch into a standard supercharger pulley, similar to the A/C clutch. An auxiliary battery and the motor that powers the supercharger is extra weight to carry around when you don't need it. Why not build an electric clutch into a standard supercharger pulley, similar to the A/C clutch.

An auxiliary battery and the motor that powers the supercharger is extra weight to carry around when you don’t need it.

]]> By: Colin http://gas2.org/2009/10/01/lower-emissions-and-more-power-from-an-electric-supercharger-that-really-works/#comment-35838 Colin Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:03:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=3667#comment-35838 Why not build an electric clutch into a standard supercharger pulley, similar to the A/C clutch. An auxiliary battery and the motor that powers the supercharger is extra weight to carry around when you don't need it. Why not build an electric clutch into a standard supercharger pulley, similar to the A/C clutch.

An auxiliary battery and the motor that powers the supercharger is extra weight to carry around when you don’t need it.

]]> By: Rom http://gas2.org/2009/10/01/lower-emissions-and-more-power-from-an-electric-supercharger-that-really-works/#comment-12532 Rom Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:10:27 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=3667#comment-12532 The fact that this is electric means they can take advantage of selectively turning on and off when needed. I doubt it will turn on when you're sitting at idle speed so don't worry about that bogged down feelin'. I agree that if they use a separate battery that can be charged at cruise speeds, that would give the most bang for the buck. If the price isn't too steep, this could add some life to reasonable cars and keep them on the road a bit longer. The fact that this is electric means they can take advantage of selectively turning on and off when needed. I doubt it will turn on when you’re sitting at idle speed so don’t worry about that bogged down feelin’.

I agree that if they use a separate battery that can be charged at cruise speeds, that would give the most bang for the buck.

If the price isn’t too steep, this could add some life to reasonable cars and keep them on the road a bit longer.

]]> By: Rom http://gas2.org/2009/10/01/lower-emissions-and-more-power-from-an-electric-supercharger-that-really-works/#comment-35836 Rom Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:10:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=3667#comment-35836 The fact that this is electric means they can take advantage of selectively turning on and off when needed. I doubt it will turn on when you're sitting at idle speed so don't worry about that bogged down feelin'. I agree that if they use a separate battery that can be charged at cruise speeds, that would give the most bang for the buck. If the price isn't too steep, this could add some life to reasonable cars and keep them on the road a bit longer. The fact that this is electric means they can take advantage of selectively turning on and off when needed. I doubt it will turn on when you’re sitting at idle speed so don’t worry about that bogged down feelin’.

I agree that if they use a separate battery that can be charged at cruise speeds, that would give the most bang for the buck.

If the price isn’t too steep, this could add some life to reasonable cars and keep them on the road a bit longer.

]]> By: Rom http://gas2.org/2009/10/01/lower-emissions-and-more-power-from-an-electric-supercharger-that-really-works/#comment-35837 Rom Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:10:00 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=3667#comment-35837 The fact that this is electric means they can take advantage of selectively turning on and off when needed. I doubt it will turn on when you're sitting at idle speed so don't worry about that bogged down feelin'. I agree that if they use a separate battery that can be charged at cruise speeds, that would give the most bang for the buck. If the price isn't too steep, this could add some life to reasonable cars and keep them on the road a bit longer. The fact that this is electric means they can take advantage of selectively turning on and off when needed. I doubt it will turn on when you’re sitting at idle speed so don’t worry about that bogged down feelin’.

I agree that if they use a separate battery that can be charged at cruise speeds, that would give the most bang for the buck.

If the price isn’t too steep, this could add some life to reasonable cars and keep them on the road a bit longer.

]]> By: Tim Cleland http://gas2.org/2009/10/01/lower-emissions-and-more-power-from-an-electric-supercharger-that-really-works/#comment-12531 Tim Cleland Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:27:39 +0000 http://gas2.org/?p=3667#comment-12531 "Almost always that “bog down” sound is caused by the A/C compressor kicking in. I have never heard my car “bog down” when I am not running the A/C, even when I hear the fans kick in. Almost always the fans automatically come on when the A/C turns on too." Just to clarify, I'm talking about when you're sitting idling in traffic on a hot day. That's also true about the A/C, but I've definitely noticed it with just the fans, because I rarely use my A/C. I've also noticed it when I turn on my headlights. The engine has more of a load on it and often the computer may compensate by slightly increasing the rpm...so rather than a bog, you might get a slight rpm surge. “Almost always that “bog down” sound is caused by the A/C compressor kicking in. I have never heard my car “bog down” when I am not running the A/C, even when I hear the fans kick in. Almost always the fans automatically come on when the A/C turns on too.”

Just to clarify, I’m talking about when you’re sitting idling in traffic on a hot day.

That’s also true about the A/C, but I’ve definitely noticed it with just the fans, because I rarely use my A/C. I’ve also noticed it when I turn on my headlights. The engine has more of a load on it and often the computer may compensate by slightly increasing the rpm…so rather than a bog, you might get a slight rpm surge.

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