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Viraaj Neel Bhatnagar

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Viraaj Neel Bhatnagar’s Biography

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Principled, driven, and analytical journalist who specialises in the automotive and games industries. I'm also an automobile engineer with a particular interest in engines and powertrain systems.

Up to discuss my favourite cars and the games I'm playing at any given moment.

Viraaj Neel Bhatnagar’s Journalist Portfolio

LinkedIn Feature Articles

LinkedIn Feature Articles

Collection of automotive-centric features and opinion pieces I published on my LinkedIn page.

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Game Rant

Game Rant

Game Rant portfolio of news pieces and the occasional feature.

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Volvo Used Compressed Air To Spin A Turbo For Lag-Free Boost, But It Didn't Catch On

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Turbo lag has annoyed drivers for pretty much as long as turbocharged cars have been around. Step on the accelerator pedal, wait for a moment to let the boost build up, and only then do you get the speed and power you requested. It used to be a hassle, but modern boosted engines have largely tamed the issue with variable-geometry turbos, sequential turbocharging, and even electrical assistance (48-volt mild hybrid systems). Volvo, on the other hand, came up with a pretty bright idea in 2015.
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Volvo Used Compressed Air To Spin A Turbo For Lag-Free Boost, But It Didn't Catch On

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By Viraaj Neel Bhatnagar Verified
| Aol Verified
Turbo lag has annoyed drivers for pretty much as long as turbocharged cars have been around. Step on the accelerator pedal, wait for a moment to let the boost build up, and only then do you get the speed and power you requested. It used to be a hassle, but modern boosted engines have largely tamed the issue with variable-geometry turbos, sequential turbocharging, and even electrical assistance (48-volt mild hybrid systems). Volvo, on the other hand, came up with a pretty bright idea in 2015.
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Volvo Used Compressed Air To Spin A Turbo For Lag-Free Boost, But It Didn't Catch On

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By Viraaj Neel Bhatnagar Verified
| Flipboard
4 hours ago Cinematographers, colorists, and camera operators explain how shifting technologies and business expectations are blurring modern cinema's images together. “We used to light movies” has become a common refrain among filmgoers who watch both modern cinema and titles from decades past. On streaming, …
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What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

When Ed Sheeran threw a party to celebrate the launch of one of his albums a few years ago. For those unaware,

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter first, YouTube a very close second.

Why did you become a journalist?

I love to learn, analyse, and inform.