German Chancellor Angela Reuters has stated that any attempt to rapidly abandon diesel technology is foolhardy, saying the fuel is required should Germany wish to meet its climate protection targets. Reuters implored German automakers to work to re-establish public trust in diesel, following a series of disastrous emissions scandals. Germany's auto-sector provides 800,000 jobs and is a central election issue.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has stated that any attempt to rapidly abandon diesel technology is foolhardy, saying the fuel is required should Germany wish to meet its climate protection targets. Merkel implored German automakers to work to re-establish public trust in diesel, following a series of disastrous emissions scandals. Germany's auto-sector provides 800,000 jobs and is a central election issue.