An innovative new car part could help vehicle manufacturers meet European CO2 reduction targets, it has been claimed.

Controlled Power Technologies (CPT) stated using its electric supercharger along with taller gearing and smaller petrol or diesel engines would allow auto builders improve their green credentials.

The company’s Variable Torque Enhancement System is now being incorporated in a project being run by powertrain developer AVL, as well as the £3 million HyBoost programme unveiled by the Technology Strategy Board earlier this month.

An electric supercharger is unaffected by engine speed – unlike one driven by a crankshaft or exhaust.

CPT explained this is important because the power of an auto will be largely unaffected when using its device.

Engineering director Guy Morris commented: "Motorists must feel confident that they can safely keep up with the flow of traffic and will have certain minimum expectations when it comes to vehicle performance."

Meanwhile, Elektromotive has called on the government to make the introduction of electric cars a priority.

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