Government testing of NOx emissions has revealed that Volkswagen were the only manufacturer using a defeat device – but emissions are up to 13-times over allowed levels in ‘real world’ tests.
The VW emissions scandal has damaged motorists’ trust in manufacturers’ environmental claims, but it hasn’t deterred them from considering diesel in the future.
PSA Peugeot Citroen has confirmed it will publish real-world fuel economy figures on its cars in spring next year.
The Environmental Audit Committee is urging the Government to introduce a diesel scrappage scheme to ensure VED changes tackle NOx pollution as well as CO2.
