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Emissions Scandal Expands: More Car Companies Involved in NOx Pollution

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A significant expansion of the ongoing emissions scandal has emerged, with several major car manufacturers involved in pumping out more nitrogen oxide (NOx) pollution than permitted. According to a report by the Guardian, four more car companies have joined Volkswagen in the scandal, with Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Mazda, and Mitsubishi's diesel cars allegedly emitting excessive NOx pollution. The data from Emissions Analytics revealed that Honda models emit six times the regulatory limit of NOx pollution, while other models emit 20 times the NOx pollution coming out of their exhaust pipes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Four more car companies, Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Mazda, and Mitsubishi, have joined Volkswagen in the emissions scandal, with their diesel cars emitting excessive NOx pollution.
  • Honda models emit six times the regulatory limit of NOx pollution, while other models emit 20 times the NOx pollution coming out of their exhaust pipes.
  • Emissions Analytics data revealed that Mercedes-Benz cars emit 2.2 times more NOx than permitted.
  • Other car manufacturers, including Renault, Nissan, Hyundai, Citroen, Fiat, Volvo, and Jeep, have also been found to be emitting more NOx than permitted.
  • 2.2 times: the amount by which Mercedes-Benz cars emit more NOx than permitted.
  • 6 times: the amount by which Honda models emit more NOx than the regulatory limit.
  • 20 times: the amount by which other Honda models emit more NOx than the regulatory limit.
  • 5 million: the number of Volkswagen Passengers Cars affected by the cheating device.
  • 2.1 million: the number of Audi cars affected by the cheating device.
  • 1.2 million: the number of Skodas affected by the cheating device.

Statistics:

  • 2.2 times: the amount by which Mercedes-Benz cars emit more NOx than permitted.
  • 6 times: the amount by which Honda models emit more NOx than the regulatory limit.
  • 20 times: the amount by which other Honda models emit more NOx than the regulatory limit.
  • 5 million: the number of Volkswagen Passengers Cars affected by the cheating device.
  • 2.1 million: the number of Audi cars affected by the cheating device.
  • 1.2 million: the number of Skodas affected by the cheating device.
  • 11 million: the total number of cars worldwide affected by the defect device installed by Volkswagen.

Sources:

  • Guardian
  • Emissions Analytics
  • Transport and Environment
  • Volkswagen Passenger Cars hds
  • Audi
  • Skoda

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