The $70,000 grant nudged VW to ditch BlueTec - and derail its ascent
A $70,000 grant for a clean diesel study uncovers a massive automotive fraud. Eleven million cars were on the road, pouring out 40 times the legal limit of emissions.
The $70,000 grant nudged VW to ditch BlueTec - and derail its ascent
This episode explores how Volkswagen, a company built on precision and trust, decided at the highest levels of management to build a car that lied. It delves into the engineering and corporate decisions that led to the creation of a "defeat device."
Person: Volkswagen management
Date: 2008-2015
Location: United States
Status: Admitted in federal court
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