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Volkswagen To Pay $10.2 Billion In Emissions Lawsuit (bbc.co.uk)
Reader Khashishi writes: Slashdot has been following the story of Volkswagen manipulating diesel emissions tests for some time now. The control software contained algorithms which reduced emissions during testing but not during normal driving. Well, now Volkswagen has agreed to pay $10.2 billion (alternate source: BBC) to settle the case, according to Associated Press. This is higher than the $430 million damages estimated in this story. It appears that vehicle owners will have the choice of fixing their cars or selling them back. Most of the money will go towards fixing the cars, buying them back, and compensating owners.
Ahh, would modern vehicles weigh a mere three-quarters ton. Try closer to 3 tons. And that's before she gets into the car!
Is it just my observation, or are there way too many stupid people in the world?
Does a diesel which gets nearly 50 MPG cause more pollution than a soccer mom and her 3/4 ton grocery getter does?
Apparently it does if it's a Volkswagen.
If any cars are bought back by VW, I'd bet most of them will show up in sub-Saharan Africa, driven by folks wearing Golden State 2016 NBA Champs t-shirts.
Can't wait for these cars to be "recycled" through the Pre-Owned market with no warranty of any kind, but sold for a third of what they should be.
I love the TDI engine, who cares if it pollutes? I have no kids and I'm over 50 -- I ain't living forever.
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