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		thrownaway2424 on Sept 18, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Volkswagen Is Ordered to Recall Nearly 500k Vehicl... Since this EPA action is about NOx, it seems VW will need to lower combustion temperature, leading to higher soot and therefore more particulate filter cycles. That will also increase fuel consumption.

zardo on Sept 18, 2015 | [–]

In addition to the recall, and likely upcoming penalty, VW can now look forward to a class action suit regarding vehicle fuel economy.

JorgeGT on Sept 18, 2015 | [–]

Yep! And increased fuel consumption = increased CO2. Endless fun! x)

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