Thread: VW caught by the Yanks for breaking emission laws

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Originally Posted by Eevo

so when research says diesel exhaust is carcinogenic, if not the particulate part, what part are they referring to?

the oxides of nitrogen are a concern but generally its the particulate matter that are the primary concern as being a potential carcinogenic, they don't hang around in the air long unless you have a micro climate area like they do in america where you get smog hanging around for ages because the air is trapped and just going in small circles.

The exhaust soot has been a known lung irritant for a while because its small particles in much the same way as bull dust and paint dust and anything else thats fine particle is a known lung irritant. I wouldn't mind betting that the biggest issue with diesel exhaust soot is working around the actual shape and texture of the soot. looked at under a microscope its got the same sort of construction as a charcoal filter so who knows what its picked up before its gotten into your lungs and once its there its not going to go away. It could also be providing a simple nucleation site for cancer cells, what might have just been eliminated out of the body by a natural process now finds a place to set up shop and viola you have cancer that, had you not breathed in that particle of diesel soot you wouldnt have had.


it'll be interesting to see if they manage to wrangle out of the mess by claiming that the requirement was to pass under test conditions, and thats what it does, it passes the tests under test conditions.

I cant wait to see a truely, global, across the board emissions control standard, your vehicle must only produce X amount of Y per HP per ton of GVM type stuff. and not the rubbish they have now that you can skirt around by clever lawyering.

Originally Posted by AndyG

Interestingly, my in laws met in Dachau, Polish resistance fighters and lived into their 80,s just to annoy me.

My father in law was from same origin. Great bloke, only fairly recently passed. He worked at GMH in Woodville and then Elizabeth plants for 35 years - would be very saddened to see what is happening there today.

Originally Posted by BMKal

My father in law was from same origin. Great bloke, only fairly recently passed. He worked at GMH in Woodville and then Elizabeth plants for 35 years - would be very saddened to see what is happening there today.

Yes , great folk, resilient, hard working, not a lot of time for politicians of any shade. Easter and XMAS was always a wipeout based on home made schnapps and other nasty liquors.
Comatose on the couch by 3 every time.

Texas county sues Volkswagen over air quality after diesel-emissions scandal - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)


ACCC investigates Volkswagen following emissions scandal - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Volkswagen needs over a year to fix all faulty cars, chief says - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

http://www.theguardian.com/business/...-paul-fletcher


I see 91,000 VWs sold in Australia are affected by the emissions scandal, including Golfs, Polos, 4WDs, Audis and Skodas.


We nearly bought a Polo, before deciding on a Mazda 2. Confirms my opinion we made the right choice, as the 2 is excellent in every way.

Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Volkswagen needs over a year to fix all faulty cars, chief says - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Volkswagen broke Australian law, says major projects minister Paul Fletcher | Business | The Guardian


I see 91,000 VWs sold in Australia are affected by the emissions scandal, including Golfs, Polos, 4WDs, Audis and Skodas.


We nearly bought a Polo, before deciding on a Mazda 2. Confirms my opinion we made the right choice, as the 2 is excellent in every way.

Really?,so Mazda has never had this trouble?,funny because a friend of mine sold his because the EGR and especially the DPF was a constant warranty repair and constantly put the vehicle into limp mode,just what his wife needed driving between Perth and Kalgoorlie. Pat

Originally Posted by PAT303

Really?,so Mazda has never had this trouble?,funny because a friend of mine sold his because the EGR and especially the DPF was a constant warranty repair and constantly put the vehicle into limp mode,just what his wife needed driving between Perth and Kalgoorlie. Pat

Interesting. Ours is the new model and so far hasn't put a foot wrong in 10,000 ks, so that's something to watch. Thanks for the heads-up.