Power Grab: Turbos vs. Superchargers (CNET On Cars, Episode 15)

Learn the difference between a turbo and a supercharger, get a look at the most interesting cars from the New York Auto Show and find out what's on Cooley's list of Top 5 car tech flops.

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Brian Cooley is CNET's Editor at large and has been with the brand since 1995. He currently focuses on electrification of vehicles but also follows the big trends in smart home, digital healthcare, 5G, the future of food, and augmented & virtual realities. Cooley is a sought after presenter by brands and their agencies when they want to understand how consumers react to new technologies. He has been a regular featured speaker at CES, Cannes Lions, Advertising Week and the Publicis HealthFront. He was born and raised in Silicon Valley when Apple's campus was mostly apricots.

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April 7, 2013 5:56 p.m. PT

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As always, reach me at oncars@cnet.com.