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21.09.2015 19:53 |
Мда уж :cool:
Volkswagen Canada has stopped sales of many of its diesel models in this country following revelations late last week that the automaker had rigged emissions tests for almost 500,000 diesel cars in the U.S.
The stop-sale order came three days after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revealed that half a million diesel-powered VWs had been programmed to bypass emission controls, except during emissions tests.
Environment Canada said on Friday it was in talks with the EPA "to further examine this issue and assess potential implications for Canada."
Volkswagen's CEO has apologized but investors were not in a forgiving mood as the company's stock plunged almost 20 per cent Monday.
The EPA said the VW cars under investigation seemed to pass emissions tests, but in the real world, were actually emitting up to 40 times the national standard for nitrogen oxide, which is linked to asthma and lung illnesses.
Consumer Reports announced it would remove its "recommended" rating from the Jetta and Passat diesels until it can retest the vehicles.
VW could face fines of up to $18 billion US, according to the EPA.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/volk...ging-1.3236548
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