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Fuel economy is increased with the use of turbochargers, and this means that less fuel is needed to drive the car. As automobiles increasingly become turbocharged, this could bode well for the environment – fossil fuel consumption decreases, and so will heat-trapping gases, which are the major culprits of global warming in our world today. Consumers stand to gain from turbocharging too. With higher fuel prices, better fuel efficiency in turbocharged cars will undeniably be the more economical choice.
2. Move over, electric cars. Turbochargers are here for a greener
future. These turbine-driven devices are power-packed and
environmentally friendly – what’s not to like? Here, we explore
3 reasons why you should consider a turbocharged car.
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3. #1 CUTS DOWN ON CARBON EMISSIONS
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Turbochargers are high on performance, but that doesn’t
mean that it’s hard on the environment! The innovative
technology that turbochargers utilise re-circulates the exhaust
gases back into the engine to drive the turbine, and this
ensures that the fuel is burnt properly before being vented
out. Fuel usage is maximised, thus reducing carbon
emissions. In fact, turbochargers have been proven to help
increase fuel efficiency by up to 40% in diesel engines[1].
[1] A Greener Future. (2011, December 15). Retrieved June 23, 2015, from
http://turbo.honeywell.com/turbo-basics/a-greener-future/
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4. #2 A LEANER, MEANER ENGINE
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Turbochargers are compact, without compromising on
power and performance; making them perfect for car
engines. Turbocharging units typically consist of two air
fans – a turbine and a compressor – situated on the same
metal shaft so that both spin together. As exhaust gases
are recycled, more air is introduced into the engine, and
this grants smaller engines the same power capacity as
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5. #3 BETTER FUEL EFFICIENCY, LESS
GREENHOUSE GASES
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Fuel economy is increased with the use of turbochargers, and
this means that less fuel is needed to drive the car. As
automobiles increasingly become turbocharged, this could
bode well for the environment – fossil fuel consumption
decreases, and so will heat-trapping gases, which are the
major culprits of global warming in our world today.
Consumers stand to gain from turbocharging too. With
higher fuel prices, better fuel efficiency in turbocharged cars
will undeniably be the more economical choice.
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