Volkswagen’s new software is raising doubts – TVI24

Volkswagen revealed to authorities US environmental that its new models of diesel cars for 2016 have an additional software that optimizes the operation of the anti-pollution systems.

According to the German manufacturer, it is not an error, but a technical feature of the vehicles that is pending approval by the country’s authorities.

In particular, the company refers to an auxiliary device “in connection with the engine certification process TDi four cylinders and two liters for 2016 cars” – says the company

The new pollution control software allows the catalyst warm up faster, improving device performance that separates the nitrogen oxide -. that causes smog – into harmless gases such as nitrogen and oxygen.

Jeannine Ginivan, a spokesman for Volkswagen, said the problem with the new diesel engines in 2016, known as an auxiliary emission control device, was first revealed last week the US Environmental Agency (EPA) and California (CARB). Now both the federal agency APS as the California CARB have to certify this device.

“This device is based on a heating strategy that is pending approval by the agencies.” “The agencies are currently assessing the situation and Volkswagen is to submit further information.” – Ginivan said

The Associated Press wrote on 7 October that the EPA and CARB would be to investigate “the purpose” of having additional software on new models Volkswagen.

“Regulators have not determined whether the code is a device installed specifically for cars to pass the tests,” said Janet McCabe, an EPA administrator for air quality.

“We have a long list of questions on this subject for Volkswagen answer”, he said last Tuesday. He added that “although they are receiving responses from the brand, these are still not enough.”

The delay is bad news for sellers of Volkswagen, which anticipated the delivery of new models so as to replace the previous fleet – which may no longer be sold to customers. Thousands of Beetles, Golfs, Jettas and Passats are in “quarantine” in US ports until the situation is resolved.

The issue is generating controversy. Volkswagen continues to work with the US authorities to obtain the necessary certification to sell diesel engines in 2016.