Sunday, December 13, 2015

Companies must disclose Software: Dobrindt tightened emission tests – n-tv.de NEWS


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 Sunday, December 13, 2015

 
 
 

 
 Volkswagen manipulated for years that measure emissions at millions of its cars. As a consequence, apply in the future for all manufacturers stricter rules. The Minister of Transport will also no longer rely solely the auditors of TÜV and Dekra.

 

 
 

As a result of the exhaust gas scandal at Volkswagen Federal Transport Minister Alexander Dobrindt wants to tighten the testing procedures for all major automakers. “Disclosure of the engine software and state test beds for the post will be part of a comprehensive package of measures”, Dobrindt said, confirming in principle a report of the “Bild am Sonntag”.

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All the major car manufacturers would have to according to the newspaper in the future their engine software against the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) disclose. In addition to the auditors of TÜV and Dekra, which measure the exhaust emissions at the automakers, to be replaced in the future on a regular basis for information of the sheet.

In addition, the report says state test benches will be used for follow-up checks. This is apparent from the initial results of the inquiry commission set up by Dobrindt in September. The Ministry confirmed that the Commission erarbeite a package of measures in connection with future authorization procedure.

VW had manipulated using software exhaust test on diesel vehicles million. In Germany alone, the KBA has ordered a mandatory recall of 2.4 million cars, which will begin in early 2016th According to the report the technical solutions for the recall by the KBA be evaluated positively. The Authority could not be reached for confirmation first.

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