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  1. cbdumas · · focus · HN ↗
    I'm surprised this page doesn't mention the automotive thermostat which uses the same principle to control the flow of coolant between the engine block and radiator in an ICE vehicle.
    1. flyingfences · · focus · HN ↗
      They were also used for cold-start idle air control in at least some cars before throttle-by-wire.
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