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In Praise of “Normal” Engineers

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A version of this post originally appeared in Refactoring , a Substack offering advice for software engineers. I think their existence is what explains the curious durability of the notion of a 10x engineer, someone who is 10 times as productive or skilled as their peers. At one point, I was a pretty good database reliability engineer.

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Make It Yours: The Best Ways to Personalize Your Electric Car

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Electric cars are efficient, modern and packed with cutting-edge tech, but sometimes they can feel a little standard. With the right personal touches, you can turn your electric car into something that truly reflects your personality and style. That doesnt mean yours has to blend in with the crowd. Leave your mark 6.

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Swiss team finds particle emissions from aircraft turbine engines at ground-idle induce oxidative stress in bronchial cells

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In a study on the effect of exhaust particles from aircraft turbine engines on human lung cells, Swiss researchers have found that cells reacted most strongly to particles emitted during ground idling. The study also showed that the cytotoxic effect is only to some extent comparable to that of particles from gasoline and diesel engines.

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“Software-Defined Car” project seeks to develop standardized rules and processes; SofDCar

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The “Software-Defined Car” (SofDCar) project now aims to develop standardized rules and processes to ensure that electronic components of the vehicle interact smoothly, remain updatable and, hence, safe. This high complexity of electrical and electronic systems and their architecture will further increase, but must remain manageable.

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2023 Toyota Crown coming to US with standard hybrid powertrain, Hybrid MAX option

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The 2023 Toyota Crown for the US market is coming with standard AWD and the choice of two electrified powertrains: the standard Toyota Hybrid System (THS) or Hybrid MAX. liter turbocharged engine and direct shift 6-speed automatic transmission. liter turbocharged engine and direct shift 6-speed automatic transmission.

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Toyota unveils 2021 Venza crossover, hybrid powertrain standard

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liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with three electric motors in a highly compact system. The gas engine employs Variable Valve Timing-intelligent system by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft, and VVT-i on the exhaust camshaft. Engine speed is synchronized with vehicle speed, yielding effortless and quiet acceleration.

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LG Innotek develops digital car key module with improved location detection precision and security

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A digital key is a next-generation car key that allows users to open or lock the car door or start the engine using a smartphone. Users can “lend” the digital key to another person or allow only specific functions, such as opening or closing the trunk, using a smartphone app. at a glance as well as control the vehicle.

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