Even After Recall, VW’s Dirty Diesels Won’t Meet Air Standards
- Recalls unlikely to make diesels fully compliant with law
- VW agreed to contribute to clean-air projects in exchange
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Volkswagen AG’s $15.3 billion settlement for cheating on emissions tests fell short in one key respect: even after the cars are recalled and repaired they won’t be fully compliant with clean-air laws.
VW’s oldest 2-liter diesels covered by the case -- including Jetta, Golf and Beetle models dating back to 2009 -- will emit more pollution than allowed under the emissions standards the company evaded, the settlement released on June 28 shows. To compensate, VW will contribute billions of dollars to environmental programs.