Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Volkswagen scandal: a repair software at the end of the month – Metro Montreal

Volkswagen engines with software that gave false readings of pollutant emissions can be repaired by the end of the month, reported The Guardian. The CEO of Volkswagen, Matthias Müller, said Monday that the manufacturer had agreed with the German Federal transportation authority on software that would solve the problem of diesel engines of 2 liters. Volkswagen would also be about to agree with the authorities on repairs for engines 1.6 liters, which would also include the replacement of the air filter elements. In terms of engines 1.2 liters, details are still tweaking over software.

The entrepreneur said that no major repair is required for most vehicles. “For about 90% of vehicles in Europe, the solutions are confirmed. Repairs are possible, technically, physically and financially playable, “has he stated in a speech to leaders of the company.

On September 18, the German manufacturer admitted having manipulated results testing of emissions of several of its diesel cars. Since then, its work and its sales dropped



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