Ford under criminal investigation for emissions

ChiragM · 29th April 2019, 18:59

According to a media report, Ford is under criminal investigations for its emission certification process.

It is claimed that Ford voluntarily disclosed potential concern to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California’s Air Resources Board. It is also reported that Ford hired external experts to evaluate its testing process after employees raised concerns.

The investigation revolves around Ford's testing procedures including road load, where the drag and resistance of the vehicles are taken into account, and coast down modes, where a vehicle slows down to a stop when power is no longer applied. It is claimed that a change in these figures can result in a discrepancy of about 7%.

The investigation is said to be in the early stages and depending on the result, Ford could face a fine.

It is also reported that real-world emissions from cars from almost all manufacturers exceed the pollution limits. The EPA is also expected to initiate more legal actions against other car manufacturers. In January, FCA reached an agreement with the US government to settle the diesel emission issues. In 2015, Volkswagen admitted to using a cheat device to alter emissions.

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Source: The Guardian

lemedico · 29th April 2019, 19:16

"Everybody lies"- Dr. Gregory House.

One by one, all manufacturers are coming under the radar ever since VW was caught out. All (but Tesla?) shall be scrutinised and I am sure they all will have hidden and manipulated emissions results from the agencies.

alpha1 · 30th April 2019, 16:07

No surprise, in a competitive world everyone tries to circumvent the "rules & regulations" to gain the edge. The mightier you are (politically, economically), the more well placed you are to indulge in this.

My question is: does the consumer / customer / buyer really care about the meager differences in published numbers that it may make a great dent in sales numbers?

29th April 2019, 18:59	#1
ChiragM Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,552 Thanked: 17,369 Times	Ford under criminal investigation for emissions According to a media report, Ford is under criminal investigations for its emission certification process. It is claimed that Ford voluntarily disclosed potential concern to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California’s Air Resources Board. It is also reported that Ford hired external experts to evaluate its testing process after employees raised concerns. The investigation revolves around Ford's testing procedures including road load, where the drag and resistance of the vehicles are taken into account, and coast down modes, where a vehicle slows down to a stop when power is no longer applied. It is claimed that a change in these figures can result in a discrepancy of about 7%. The investigation is said to be in the early stages and depending on the result, Ford could face a fine. It is also reported that real-world emissions from cars from almost all manufacturers exceed the pollution limits. The EPA is also expected to initiate more legal actions against other car manufacturers. In January, FCA reached an agreement with the US government to settle the diesel emission issues. In 2015, Volkswagen admitted to using a cheat device to alter emissions. Link to Team-BHP News Source: The Guardian Last edited by ChiragM : 29th April 2019 at 19:01.
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lemedico BHPian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Agra, Cambridge Posts: 593 Thanked: 1,800 Times	re: Ford under criminal investigation for emissions "Everybody lies"- Dr. Gregory House. One by one, all manufacturers are coming under the radar ever since VW was caught out. All (but Tesla?) shall be scrutinised and I am sure they all will have hidden and manipulated emissions results from the agencies.
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30th April 2019, 16:07	#3
alpha1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LandOfNoWinters Posts: 2,102 Thanked: 2,628 Times	Re: Ford under criminal investigation for emissions No surprise, in a competitive world everyone tries to circumvent the "rules & regulations" to gain the edge. The mightier you are (politically, economically), the more well placed you are to indulge in this. My question is: does the consumer / customer / buyer really care about the meager differences in published numbers that it may make a great dent in sales numbers?
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