Statement: European Commission statement on air pollutant car emissions

On on 24 September 2015 in the wake of revelations that car manufacturer Volkswagen used a "defeat device" software to circumvent emissions standards for certain air pollutants, the European Commission called on national authorities to look into the implications for vehicles sold in Europe and ensure that EU pollutant emission standards are scrupulously respected.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EC) No 715/2007 and (EC) No 595/2009 as regards the reduction of pollutant emissions from road vehicles http://www.europeansources.info/record/proposal-for-a-regulation-of-the-european-parliament-and-of-the-council-amending-regulations-ec-no-715-2007-and-ec-no-595-2009-as-regards-the-reduction-of-pollutant-emissions-from-road-vehicles/

ESO: Background information: German industry criticizes emissions scam http://www.europeansources.info/record/german-industry-criticizes-emissions-scam/

European Commission: DG Communication: MEMO/15/5705, 25.09.15: FAQ - Air pollutant emissions standards http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_MEMO-15-5705_en.htm

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