: using or being a turbine generator that produces electricity usually for motive power.

What is a turbo electric engine?

A turbo-electric transmission uses electric generators to convert the mechanical energy of a turbine (steam or gas) into electric energy and electric motors to convert it back into mechanical energy to power the driveshafts.

How does an electric turbo work?

A turbocharger does the same thing but it is driven by exhaust gases flowing out of the engine through a turbine. The gases spin up the turbine which sits on a the same shaft as a compressor wheel. As the turbine spins, the compressor pumps the air into the cylinders.