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COMMENT: VW diesel recall plans still leave doubts

BY ALAN BUNTING. Given VW’s ‘relatively simple’ corrective measures to reduce real-life NOx emissions, why was the original defeat device ever used?

The Volkswagen Group has outlined its plans to ‘fix’ those of its diesel cars and vans in Europe being recalled as a result of the so-called emissions scandal. By way of alleged ‘clarification’, the company has spelt out the modifications required on the 2.0 and 1.6-litre EA189 engines, to cut back their on-road oxides of nitrogen (NOx) pollutant emissions, to match the levels measured during type approval certification.

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