Domestic Appliances Guzzle Far More Energy Than Advertised, Says EU Survey (theguardian.com)

Chrisq writes: An EU study has found that many electronic devices and appliances use more energy in real-world conditions than in the standard EU tests. Often the real world figures are double those in the ratings. Sometimes this is achieved by having various optional features switched off during the test. For example, switching on modern TV features such as "ultra-high definition" and "high-dynamic range" in real-world test cycles boosted energy use in four out of seven televisions surveyed -- one by more than 100%. However some appliances appear to have "defeat devices" built in, with some Samsung TVs appearing to recognize the standard testing clip: "The Swedish Energy Agency's Testlab has come across televisions that clearly recognize the standard film (IEC) used for testing," says the letter, which the Guardian has seen. "These displays immediately lower their energy use by adjusting the brightness of the display when the standard film is being run. This is a way of avoiding the market surveillance authorities and should be addressed by the commission."

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Re:But somebody else broke the law too, why arrest

[bluefoxlucid]

VW did their cheating not by merely choosing settings that performed well on the test but not as well in the real world. VW actually cheated: they detected the test, and turned off their emissions controls.

This is like how millions of guys across America don't beat women in alleyways and force their penises up their ass, but instead get them drunk so they'll consent to sex. See, it's not really rape if you drug them until they say yes, so long as you don't use certain illegal drugs like rhoypnol. Alcohol is generally recognized as an acceptable way to make a girl spread her legs so technically....