[sparkman55]

This makes great sense! I'd guess this would be (relatively) easily integrated with a standard hybrid system, although the powertrain would be quite expensive (hybrid system PLUS turbocharger system).

I wonder if this would work well with a turbodiesel engine?

Also, I'm a bit confused: why is this not an electric supercharger? I thought the 'turbo' name meant that there was a turbine that spins using the engine exhaust gasses, which drives a compressor that compresses the intake air. This appears to spin using an electric motor instead...

[maxerickson]

The linked promotional material calls it a supercharger:

http://www.valeo.com/en/page-transverses-gb/popin-diaporama-...

I guess the journalist (blogger?) isn't a car person (I'm not either, but I think lots of people that aren't car people know the difference).

Edit: This page is more informative:

http://www.valeo.com/en/our-activities/powertrain-systems/te...