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Re:Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars [video] by bluGill on Wednesday May 20, 2026 @08:40AM (#48206736)
AFAIK all values are controlled by a camshaft. The computer doesn't get enough control. Solenoids seems like that are a possible replacement for CAMs, but they apparently have too many downsides.
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Re:Nobody understands the point of hybrid cars [video] by vel0city on Wednesday May 20, 2026 @10:50AM (#48208816)
Koenigsegg has an engine design that has a camless valve system based on their "Freevalve" technology. Its pretty cool.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koenigsegg_TFG

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