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Re: Turbo/Super Charging

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Originally posted by daepp
if it does lead to higher efficiencies why don't auto makers use them to increase fleet mpg?
They do - With a turbo, you can have a smaller-displacement engine that uses less fuel while cruising, but delivers a lot of power and torque when it's needed. Turbodiesel big rigs are an example.
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