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I would blame an engineer, but those who designed and ran emission tests. US suddenly discovers that a few million imported cars do not meet their requiremen
by jkot 11y ago
I would blame an engineer, but those who designed and ran emission tests.
US suddenly discovers that a few million imported cars do not meet their requirements, despite passing all tests and paperwork. Good way to collect a few billions on fines and damage competition.
If EU would enforce their laws on US products similar way, there would be an economical war.
- acqq 11y agoAnd the different measurement procedures and conditions are exactly how the "discrepancy" was found. It seems there was, up to that point, no interest in doing the tests "under the real driving conditions." And then there is a "shock" that the engine during the test runs optimized for the given test.
- mikeash 11y agoThe regulations require certain levels of emissions to be met under all conditions. The tests exist to verify compliance, but the regulations don't merely require passing the tests. When you optimize solely for the test and lie on your paperwork, you shouldn't be surprised when you get smacked down. I strongly doubt that if a US company did this and got smacked down by the EU that any "economical war" would ensue.