A turbocharger with a (single-shaft) motor attached, can serve as either a motor or a generator
Electric motor can assist the turbine to provide supplemental boost air to the engine
Electric motor (generator) can be driven by excess turbine energy from the exhaust flow Electrical function can be turned off to return it to normal turbocharger function
Can help drive EGR on demand due to intentional back pressuring of the engine
Full performance 48V architecture and HV_2b and HV_3 compliant high voltage architectures
Integrated and semi-integrated power electronics options including using engine coolant