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VW’s $15B Diesel Settlement Might Actually Hurt Electric Cars

VW’s $15B Diesel Settlement Might Actually Hurt Electric Cars

FromWhat's New


VW’s $15B Diesel Settlement Might Actually Hurt Electric Cars

FromWhat's New

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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Oct 18, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It's just about judgement day for Volkswagen, which has admitted rigging its diesels to spew more pollution than the law allows. Tuesday, US District Judge Charles Breyer will decide whether to approve the $15 billion settlement VW struck with the Department of Justice. But some worry the agreement could harm the electric car industry it is meant to promote. The settlement, covering 2.0-liter diesel cars sold in the US, addresses three points.
Released:
Oct 18, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

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