A brief history of the development of automotive turbochargers

Invention stage: The concept of turbocharger can be traced back to 1905, when it was proposed by Swiss engineer Alfred Büchi. Initially, this technology was not designed for automobiles, but for large diesel engines used in ships, aircraft and marine engines.
The beginning of automotive application: The first application of turbochargers in automobiles occurred in 1962, when the Chevrolet Corvair Monza became the first passenger car to use a turbocharger. This leap was due to technological advances, which made engines more powerful without adding too much weight.
Technological progress: Starting in the 1970s, with the development of automobile engine technology, turbocharging technology became popular. Engineers found that turbocharging could achieve more powerful power and lower fuel consumption performance within the effective engine volume. Initially, turbocharging technology was mainly used in diesel engines, but with the advancement of technology, especially the realization of direct injection technology, turbochargers began to enter the field of gasoline engines on a large scale.
Modern application: Today, turbochargers have become standard equipment in many vehicles. Not only are they used to provide power and acceleration, but the technology has developed to the point where it is so smooth that it is compatible with even the most economical cars. Turbochargers allow smaller engines to provide the same level of speed while maintaining lower fuel consumption, becoming synonymous with energy efficiency.