A Department of Transport (DfT) investigation has revealed that some diesel vehicles are still emitting 37 times the EU maximum limit for road-tested emissions, with the average emission being five times higher. During the six month investigation, using 'real-world' conditions rather than approved laboratory measurements, all cars, consisting of up to 12 different vehicle models, failed to meet the EU limit. There was no evidence of "test-cycle manipulation strategies" that mired Volkswagen in controversy last year.
A Department of Transport (DfT) investigation has revealed that some diesel vehicles are still emitting up to 12 times the EU maximum limit for road-tested emissions, with the average emission being five times higher. During the six month investigation, using 'real-world' conditions rather than approved laboratory measurements, all cars, consisting of 37 different vehicle models, failed to meet the EU limit. There was no evidence of "test-cycle manipulation strategies" that mired Volkswagen in controversy last year.