The Volkswagen Scandal: Deception and Hidden Air Pollutants

🚗 Volkswagen cheated on emissions tests by altering car performance.

🌍 VW's emissions were measured at 10 to 40 times the legal amount for everyday road use.

💰 Volkswagen's motivation was to falsely advertise their diesel range as 'Clean Diesel.'

🚗 Volkswagen used software to cheat emission tests in over 10 million cars worldwide.

🔍 The deception was uncovered in 2013 through independent testing.

❌ Volkswagen's dishonesty had a negative impact on the car's performance and fuel efficiency.

⚠️ The ICCT tested VW vehicles and discovered that they exceeded nitrous oxide caps by up to 35 times.

😡 VW's deception and the resulting air pollution have outraged VW drivers and the international community.

🚫 The VW scandal has no implications for VW safety, but it has revealed hidden air pollutants around major cities.

💰 VW valued company profit over the environment and customer health.

🔍 VW used a defeat device scheme to bypass emissions regulations.

💔 CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned and VW suffered severe financial strain.

🚗 The Volkswagen scandal involved the use of defeat devices to cheat emissions tests in their diesel cars, affecting around 11 million vehicles worldwide.

🌍 As of September 2015, it was uncertain whether there would be a worldwide recall, but Switzerland had temporarily banned the sale of Volkswagen diesel engine models.

💰 Owners of the affected cars may be eligible for compensation if their vehicles depreciate in price and/or performance as a result of the changes.

📋 The VW scandal involved deceptive engines and the need for major changes.

⚖️ Fixing the engines would require a massive logistical effort and sacrifice fuel economy and durability.

💰 Experts predicted that Volkswagen's financial structure would help it recover from the scandal.

🚗 VW had to redevelop their cars to meet environmental standards without compromising performance.

👥 The Volkswagen scandal caused the public to lose trust in the brand.

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