Post by VWCA_Adman on Oct 8, 2015 13:05:51 GMT -6
VW CEO Mueller: Reveals Recall Plan, Says VW Needs Thousands of Solutions, Hans Dieter Poetsch Elected VW Advisory Board Chair
Wolfsburg Oct 7: Due to combinations of EA189 diesel engines, transmissions and country-specific specifications, VW CEO Matthias Mueller says VW needs not three but thousands of solutions. He revealed a brief outline of VW's diesel recall for German officials. If things go well, VW expects to begin recalling cars in January 2016; complete the process by the end of 2016.
A software update may suffice in some cases. Others, however, may need new injectors and/or larger catalytic converters. What's ahead for American owners of VW's late-model TDI vehicles is not clear--U.S. emission standards for nitrogen oxides are tougher than Europe's. The latter focuses more on carbon emissions--a direct byproduct of fuel consumption. In this sense, high-mpg diesels fare well. VW's skirting of U.S. rules for smog-producing NOx has touched off a worldwide probe into the firm's compliance with clean-air rules.
Wolfsburg Oct. 6: VW CEO Matthias Mueller says VW will overcome crisis. In a speech to 20,000 VW employees, Mueller warned employees of massive cutbacks as VW prepares to save cash in wake of the firm’s diesel emissions scandal. The $7.3 billion VW set aside to handle penalties and vehicle recalls is by all accounts too little.
Mueller says VW’s current diesel engines meet EU6 standards; the firm will continue making them. A recall plan for late-model diesel vehicles that aren’t compliant with clean-air rules is imminent. This action might require software updates and hardware changes.
On Oct. 8, VWoA CEO Michael Horn will testify before U.S. lawmakers.
Wolfsburg Oct 7: Due to combinations of EA189 diesel engines, transmissions and country-specific specifications, VW CEO Matthias Mueller says VW needs not three but thousands of solutions. He revealed a brief outline of VW's diesel recall for German officials. If things go well, VW expects to begin recalling cars in January 2016; complete the process by the end of 2016.
A software update may suffice in some cases. Others, however, may need new injectors and/or larger catalytic converters. What's ahead for American owners of VW's late-model TDI vehicles is not clear--U.S. emission standards for nitrogen oxides are tougher than Europe's. The latter focuses more on carbon emissions--a direct byproduct of fuel consumption. In this sense, high-mpg diesels fare well. VW's skirting of U.S. rules for smog-producing NOx has touched off a worldwide probe into the firm's compliance with clean-air rules.
Wolfsburg Oct. 6: VW CEO Matthias Mueller says VW will overcome crisis. In a speech to 20,000 VW employees, Mueller warned employees of massive cutbacks as VW prepares to save cash in wake of the firm’s diesel emissions scandal. The $7.3 billion VW set aside to handle penalties and vehicle recalls is by all accounts too little.
Mueller says VW’s current diesel engines meet EU6 standards; the firm will continue making them. A recall plan for late-model diesel vehicles that aren’t compliant with clean-air rules is imminent. This action might require software updates and hardware changes.
On Oct. 8, VWoA CEO Michael Horn will testify before U.S. lawmakers.