The Real Scandal Is the EPA’s Diesel Policy, Not Volkswagen

You’ve probably heard about the Volkswagen emissions scandal. The official story is that engineers at VW faked emissions test results to meet EPA requirements. VW made it appear as though its diesel engines produced fewer pollutants while being tested than they actually produce on the road. When independent testers identified the issue, VW was forced to fix 11 million vehicles, and pay over $7 billion in fines, refits, and buy-backs. This much is true.

However, that’s not the full story. VW cheated because the EPA introduced an ultra-stringent emissions standard with the expectation that automakers would invent compatible technology. VW engineers faced intense pressure to invent suitable technology before the deadline…… Read More

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It is a FACT that diesels produce less pollution per mile driven. They do produce slightly more pollution per gallon burned, but since they are much more fuel efficient they produce less pollution for driving a given distance. The illegitimate EPA has purposely turned logic on it’s head. They are the reason that you can not buy a 50 mpg diesel pickup, that can be bought in almost any country except for the US. The EPA is following a political agenda and is costing us big money in higher fuel bills, and they are the cause of more pollution in this case.
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It is a FACT that diesels produce less pollution per mile driven. They
do produce slightly more pollution per gallon burned, but since they
are much more fuel efficient they produce less pollution for driving a
given distance. The illegitimate EPA has purposely turned logic on it’s
head. They are the reason that you can not buy a 50 mpg diesel
pickup, that can be bought in almost any country except for the US. The
EPA is following a political agenda and is costing us big money in
higher fuel bills, and they are the cause of more pollution in this
case.