The VW Scandal and Evolving Emissions Regulations

Thomas Klier and Joshua Linn

Chicago Fed Letter, 2016, No 357

Abstract: In September 2015, Volkswagen (VW) admitted to having programmed nearly 11 million of its diesel vehicles to cheat on tailpipe emissions tests. To put VW?s emissions rigging into a broader context, the authors review the different approaches that the U.S. and Europe have historically taken in regulating automotive emissions and fuel economy. Moreover, they discuss the scandal?s implications for regulatory changes in both regions.

Keywords: fuel consumption; diesel; Automobiles (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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