Mr Geete said that over the next six months, “we will carry out checks on emission levels of all diesel passenger vehicles in India”
VW estimates that CO2 emissions cover-up could cost the company up to 2 billion euros
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday called emission test cheating by German auto giant Volkswagen as a “well thought-out crime” and said that all diesel passenger vehicles in India will come under scanner in the next six months to check their compliance with emission norms.
“The violation was detected when the on-road vehicles were tested. It is a well thought-out crime,” Union heavy industries minister Anant Geete said. Following a meeting with government officials, Volkswagen had announced on Tuesday that it will be recalling 3.23 lakh vehicles across three brands — Audi, Skoda and Volkswagen — in India.
Mr Geete said that over the next six months, “we will carry out checks on emission levels of all diesel passenger vehicles in India.” The minister said that apex automotive testing agency Automotive Research Association of India found that Volkswagen violated emission norms in India to the extent of 8-9 times of the current levels and that his ministry is referring the matter to Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to take action against the company.
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