> Paid no penalties for the whole Dieselgate in Germany, German prosecutors have charged VW's former CEO and some other executives [1]. I think it's very rare

> Paid no penalties for the whole Dieselgate in Germany, German prosecutors have charged VW's former CEO and some other executives [1]. I think it's very rare for bigwigs to be held personally responsible for pollution anywhere in the world so I see this as a refreshing change. The company itself paid a fine in Germany (one billion, I think) and has paid fines in other countries, as well as recalling a lot of cars. As far as government support goes, well, Tesla made a ton of money from selling pollution permits and I think their car prices were also directly subsidised. I'm sure the big Chinese EV manufacturers were supported at crucial times as well. Industrial policy can be corrupt but it is a necessary part of a big, national or international level effort and I don't think there is any point in pretending otherwise. [1] https://apnews.com/faeff4b8855c4b0daf538599ae3f9db2 https://apnews.com/faeff4b8855c4b0daf538599ae3f9db2