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Really? I've heard those rumors (that many car makers build cars that try to detect whether they are tested) years ago. The reasoning back then was that hybrid
by struppi 11y ago
Really? I've heard those rumors (that many car makers build cars that try to detect whether they are tested) years ago. The reasoning back then was that hybrid cars could cheat the results, by completely emptying their batteries during the 20 minute test...
[Edit: Clarifications after reading the replies]
- einrealist 11y agoWell, it's not R&D I work with. And it is possible, that this "feature" was not even developed by VW itself, but by a supplier. However, someone must have known this within the company. And since the CEO is also head of the R&D department.....
- struppi 11y agoSorry, I wasn't clear. I have not been talking about VW in particular. I've heared the rumor that "many car makers" do this...
- jscheel 11y agoHey, VW could always come to my county. We don't even bother requiring emissions testing here.