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turbo

[tur-boh] / ˈtɜr boʊ /


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It's a situation F1 forced on itself by removing the MGU-H, which recovered energy from the turbo and exhaust, and not allowing recovery from the front axle.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Engine and turbo machinery manufacturer Everllence, formerly known as MAN Energy Solutions, provides propulsion, decarbonization and efficiency solutions for the maritime, energy and industrial sectors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

He adds that “you can launch it in the atmosphere and go up to exo-atmospherically, at altitudes where the air is too thin for turbo jets.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 14, 2026

Opening track Are You Listening Yet rumbled along on an irresistible soca rhythm, while a sample of Underworld's Born Slippy gave Taste Back a much-needed turbo boost.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

That’s when I knew, Okay, she’s in turbo mode now.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah

A turbo engine is not only arguably more road-relevant, but is also more efficient than a naturally aspirated one, which means less fuel, even if turbos and their associated architecture are heavy and complicated.

From BBC May 14, 2026

Some manufacturers definitely want turbos to stay, others are more ambivalent.

From BBC Mar. 10, 2026

The turbos also allow precise modulation of intake pressures for improved combustion efficiency.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 30, 2025

No replacement for displacement, sure, but the lovely thing about turbos is how easily you can modify them to increase engine power and even improve fuel economy.

From The Verge May 3, 2022

The door was closed, and the Terrans braced themselves under the low roof as the engine started up with a whine of worn turbos.

From The Yillian Way by Keith Laumer




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