Turbines (both gas and steam) are generally not suitable where the load varies a lot. Turbines are great if you have a nearly constant, heavy load for an extended period of time, such as airplanes and ships. read more
Turbines are great if you have a nearly constant, heavy load for an extended period of time, such as airplanes and ships. Steam turbines are also not as fuel efficient as gas turbines, so those ships still being built with turbines (naval vessels, mostly) generally use gas turbines instead of steam turbines. read more
There are many reasons why Gas Turbine Turboshaft Engines have been used and not used in automobile applications. In the present day (2014) there have been a great many advances in computer controlled machinery, advanced materials, an increase in practical efficiency and reliable management of highly complex mechanical & electronic systems. read more