Volks Diesels

[daveismissing]

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/09/19/business/volkswagen-is-ordered-to-recall-nearly-500000-vehicles-over-emissions-software.html?_r=0

The device is programmed to detect when the car is undergoing official emissions testing, and to only turn on full emissions control systems during that testing. Those controls are turned off during normal driving situations, when the vehicles pollute far more heavily than reported by the manufacturer, the E.P.A. said. 

[TexasT]

So, the engineers got on a problem and found a solution. Unfortunately, the solution kinda sidesteps the purpose of the law. I bet gm and ford wish they would have thought of it.

[daveismissing]

...snip..
In the wake of the ongoing scandal about manipulated exhaust gas values, Volkswagen sees itself compelled to change some strategic product directions and to drastically cut R&D spending. In addition, the company puts more emphasis on powertrain electrificatio n.

[motorhead]

Yet so many other things go unregulated. Like my BBQ. EPA better stay away from my BBQ.