Porsche 3.0 engine also fitted with “defeat device”, says EPA
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3 Nov 2015
The US based Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has said that the Porsche 3.0 engine shared with Volkswagen (VW) and Audi installed in cars from 2014 onwards, has also been suspected to contain the ‘defeat device’.
In a ‘Notice of Violation’ posted on the EPA website, it said it had discovered 2014-16 models containing equipment which turns off the emissions systems when they are not being tested. The violations cover around 10,000 vehicles, including the 2014 Touareg, 2015 Porche Cayenne and the 2016 Audi A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8 and Q5.
Cynthia Giles, assistant administrator for the Office for EPA's Enforcement and Compliance Assurance said: "VW has once again failed its obligation to comply with the law that protects clean air for all Americans.
"All companies should be playing by the same rules. EPA, with our state, and federal partners, will continue to investigate these serious matters, to secure the benefits of the Clean Air Act, ensure a level playing field for responsible businesses, and to ensure consumers get the environmental performance they expect."
Porsche also released a statement expressing their shock at the claims. The statement read: "We are surprised to learn this information. Until this notice, all of our information was that the Porsche Cayenne Diesel is fully compliant. Porsche Cars North America will cooperate fully with all relevant authorities."
The Volkswagen Group also released a statement in which they addressed the revelation. It said: "The United States EPA informed Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft on Monday that vehicles with V6 TDI engines had a software function which had not been adequately described in the application process.
“Volkswagen AG wishes to emphasise that no software has been installed in the power units to alter emissions characteristics in a forbidden manner. Volkswagen will cooperate fully with the EPA clarify this matter in its entirety."
