Volkswagen To Pay $10.2 Billion In Emissions Lawsuit (bbc.co.uk)

Posted by msmash on Thursday June 23, 2016 @06:40AM from the payback-time dept.

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.

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Re:Like I care by willy_me · 2016-06-23 07:32 · Score: 4, Informative

Yes - depending on what kind of pollution you are referring to. A diesel which burns hot will reduce local air quality and generate particulates that result in acid rain. If you are referring to CO2 - then no, the diesel will be much better.