Volkswagen, the US investigation on other software – The Republic

Rome – From the US comes a new blow to Volkswagen: the American Agency for Environmental Protection, EPA initiated a ‘ investigation of a second software installed on Volkswagen diesel cars to make up the emissions and which the German could have, at first, concealed the lack. According to sources close to the dossier, this second program is installed on diesel engines EA 189, used since 2009, who already rode the software of the scandal broke last month.

“Volkswagen only recently the EPA has provided preliminary information on a second device to control emissions, “said the spokesman for the US, Nick Conger, adding that” it is investigating the nature and purpose of this device just identified. “

In a statement Volkswagen He explained that the existence of the second device was announced to supervisors US for models with 2.0-liter turbo diesel engines, which should go on the market next year, and the software is designed to heat the engine.

“Investors are already traumatized by what happened up to now, will remain paralyzed to learn that the new diesel engines of Volkswagen is mounted software of dubious nature”, analysts point out.

the home of Wolfsburg is therefore a blow that would make it almost impossible to overcome the crisis which has plunged after the scandal of dieselgate, which involved up to 11 million cars. Of these, eight million in the European Union and 482,000 in the United States. And overseas Volkswagen also risks a fine of $ 18 billion by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Then there is the real risk of criminal proceedings in a country that does not forgive those who lie, which protects over every conception European consumers harmed and that lawyers are always ready to organize a class action. Can be counted against the German automaker already over 250.

“We are determined to make things clear and accept the consequences of our acts, providing remedies and trying to regain the trust of the American public,” he said a few days ago the number one of Volkswagen in the United States, Michael Horn, in written testimony submitted to Congress.

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