US Government files a complaint against Volkswagen over emissions cheat
Washington (Jan. 06,
2016) –
The United states of America, Justice Department has filed a complaint against
Volkswagen Group for installing emissions-cheating software devices in around
600,000 diesel vehicles which were sold in the United States.
The complaint against the German automaker was
filed on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA’s) standards in
United States District Court in Detroit, Michigan. EPA Claims the Volkswagen illegally installed
emissions-cheating software in their vehicles, as a result of which Volkswagen
vehicle generates harmful air pollutants. The complaint further
claims that Volkswagen violates the Clean Air Act by sale or import differently
designed vehicles in the United States.
The claims against Volkswagen group, along with
its Audi and Porsche units, bring penalties that could cost the automaker
billions of dollars. A total penalty amount was not specified, but according to
sources Volkswagen could pay fine of around USD20 billion or around USD35,000
per vehicle depending on the time of the violation.
According to the “Environmental Protection
Agency” (EPA’s), currently complaint is in the first stage and they have
already filed a charge against Volkswagen for failing to disclose the default
device while seeking certification for its diesel vehicles.
"Car manufacturers Volkswagen that fails to
properly certify their cars and defeat emission control systems break the
people trust and increase risk for people’s health," said the assistant
attorney general for the Justice Department's Environment and Natural Resources
Division”.
TechSci Research believes that due to this
recent complaint against Volkswagen Group, the company faces a tough
competition in USA. The recent report published by TechSci Research, “United
States Automotive Seals and Gaskets Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020”
Volkswagen Group goodwill has significantly declined in the USA. Furthermore,
the incident would increase penetration of other passenger car manufacture
companies in the country by introducing new emission certified passenger cars.