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No dawg in the fight, but other than creative/sneaky programming on VW's part, having the full tilt boogie emissions system kick in only when being 'read' at inspection, is either bad luck, stupid decision, corporate crap, or quirk of fate...
I suspect 2 & 3.
No EPA fan here: the general process of the EPA being anointed a long, long time ago to 'enforce' and now, dream up new regs and new methodologies for many situs, and their lately using IRS like arbitrary decisions, gives one pause. Add in that the current regs were composed/supported by our elected idiots, and some gangs of lobbyists of one ilk or another.
If VW really did what CARB and the EPA suggest, then shame on them. It is normal corporate dodge ball, but that kind of crap along with Hyundai, et al fudging on the Hwy mpg is slime wad action supported either tacitly or covertly by the high suits.
I suspect some real stinging fines, though the pre fine negotiations are in full arm wrestle mode at the moment.
GL, mD
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