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Volkswagen at it again...
Posted on 10/14/15 at 12:53 pm
Posted on 10/14/15 at 12:53 pm
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Just when you thought the Volkswagen emissions scandal couldn't get any worse, it might do just that. The automaker revealed to US regulators last week that its 2016 diesel models may have a different device that could help those vehicles earn higher marks on the government's emissions tests. The tech in question is "auxiliary emissions control device" separate from the software on automobiles made between 2009-2015 that was first disclosed last month. This new software heats the pollution control catalyst quicker, boosting the performance of the components responsible for separating harmful nitrogen dioxide into nitrogen and oxygen.
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Posted on 10/14/15 at 12:54 pm to SG_Geaux
Who cares?
Posted on 10/14/15 at 12:56 pm to Mo Jeaux
quote:it means its a good time to buy a Volkswagon
Who cares?
Posted on 10/14/15 at 12:56 pm to SG_Geaux
Germans.
Posted on 10/14/15 at 12:57 pm to Chicken
quote:
it means its a good time to buy a Volkswagon
I do like those Passats...
Posted on 10/14/15 at 12:57 pm to SG_Geaux
It sounds like this is a device that legitimately reduces the emissions from the vehicle by raising the catalyst temperature...why would you not want something that boosts the efficiency of the catalysts reducing NOx emissions? As long as it doesn't just do it when being tested, then it sounds like a legit emission reduction practice.
Posted on 10/14/15 at 12:58 pm to Chicken
quote:Yea, they are going to be practically giving those cars away.
it means its a good time to buy a Volkswagon
Posted on 10/14/15 at 12:58 pm to SG_Geaux
TDI = They're Damn Innovative
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:03 pm to SG_Geaux
Faarfurnuugen!
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:13 pm to Bucktail1
I love them and the diesels and why do I give a shite about an emissions test? I have 2 F450's and an F650 so my carbon footprint looks like Shaq's.
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:16 pm to Chicken
quote:Depends on if your state says your vehicle doesn't meet emission standards or not. If they say it doesn't, they could choose not to issue you a renewal on your registration.
it means its a good time to buy a Volkswagon
Granted, it sounds like this is all software related, in which case the problem is easily fixable.
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:19 pm to SG_Geaux
While our feckless politicians worry about a bit of a kerfluffle over some superior German engineering, China and India are pouring pollutants into the skies and oceans of the world.
Your Prius means diddly.
Your Prius means diddly.
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:24 pm to fr33manator
Let's not worry at all about the 50mpg part of this equation.
ETA: EPA is fricking stupid. The catalyst has to be around 700F to work. If you don't heat it and the car is idling, it won't work. The EPA has already approved this stuff not understanding how it work.
ETA: EPA is fricking stupid. The catalyst has to be around 700F to work. If you don't heat it and the car is idling, it won't work. The EPA has already approved this stuff not understanding how it work.
This post was edited on 10/14/15 at 1:27 pm
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:26 pm to SG_Geaux
Time to buy stock maybe.
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:26 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
I REALLY like the new sportwagon
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:37 pm to SG_Geaux
It's a great time to go to them. Their service dept went above and beyond for me this past week.
Went in for routine maintenance and they did much more with no charge plus loan me a 2015 Passat
Went in for routine maintenance and they did much more with no charge plus loan me a 2015 Passat
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:38 pm to madmaxvol
I posted this in the other VW thread, but GM is getting into the diesel market with the 2016 Colorado. Only makes since that the gov would eliminate their competitors. Sucks for VW.
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:39 pm to northshorebamaman
ISWYDT 
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:42 pm to SG_Geaux
What kind of stupid shite is this? Gasoline vehicles use light-off catalytic converters placed close to the exhaust manifold for exactly the same reason, get to operating temperature faster.
Posted on 10/14/15 at 1:43 pm to AUCE05
Early rumor is VW is going to offer lump sum payments to current TDI owners to offset the loss in value.
I'll believe it when we actually get the check, though.
I'll believe it when we actually get the check, though.
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