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Volkswagen's Dieselgate: A Decade of Deception and the Road to Electric

Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Autopian

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The article reflects on Volkswagen's Dieselgate scandal, acknowledging the unethical nature of the emissions cheating but also highlighting the cleverness of the software-based deception, which allowed cars to detect testing conditions and alter emissions and performance accordingly, revealing a complex interplay of engineering ingenuity and corporate misconduct.

The Shift Away from Solid Lifters in Modern Cars

Originally Published 6 months ago — by Jalopnik

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The article explains why modern cars have shifted from solid to hydraulic lifters, highlighting the benefits of hydraulic lifters such as reduced maintenance and quieter operation, while acknowledging the high-performance advantages of solid lifters for specific applications like racing.