volkswagen, dirty diesel

Volkswagen CEO 'deeply sorry' for breach of US environment rules
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/20/us-usa-volkswagen-ceo-idUSKCN0RK0IK20150920

"We have admitted to it to the regulator. It is true. We are actively cooperating with the regulator," a spokesman for Volkswagen said on Sunday.

http://www.wsj.com/articles/volkswagen-ceo-apologizes-after-epa-accusations-1442754877

"Experts say that the software enables cars to get better fuel economy at the expense of higher nitrogen-oxide emissions, which was likely one reason VW was using them..."

”From an industry perspective it may set back diesel technology as a means for auto makers to reach the requirements for high fuel economy,” he said.

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