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The VW Group – a big kingdom of lies or what?

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The recent details have been revealed that the 3.0-litre V6 diesel engines also contain auxiliary emissions control device. According to the details, Audi’s US operational division has accepted that the 3.0-litre TDI V6 diesel engine also contains cheating device or software to manipulate emission figures. The models of the years 2009 to 2016 with 3.0-litre TDI V6 diesel engines contain cheating device, Audi US sources revealed. The EPA’s Findings. It is important to mention that the EPA ( The US Environmental Protection Agency ) already found that the 3.0-litre TDI V6 engine also contained cheating device but the VW Group categorically denied the fact. The automobile Group respond quickly and rejected the claims about TDI V6 diesel engine made by EPA during their findings. Auxiliary Emissions Control Device It is not cheating device but “auxiliary emissions control device” installed in 3.0-litre TDI V6 diesel engine, it doesn’t break the emission law

Modern Car Technologies Alert

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Heads-ups for new car technologies to focus on enhancing safety and reduce commotions New technologies in the cars will be used to reduce the distractions and ultimately enhance the safety on road to ease the life on the roads. The technologies like anti-lock braking system, traction assist system, fuel efficiency system, are all well praised and wonderful but the point is that all these technologies largely never seen on the majority of traffic on the roads. New car technologies to focus on enhancing safety What automakers should do then? As automakers focus on developing new cars with ultimate gadgets, they always focus on advanced engineering techniques but only for new cars. Develop hybrid vehicles, then electric cars and now hydrogen powered vehicles , which is good for the environment, but what about those billions of vehicles already on the roads. These old fashioned vehicles risking millions of lives every year. Automakers must think about the safety of cars and d

Will London follow the same pattern ever?

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The Norwegian government announced to make the Oslo car-free city by 2019! The Reuters reported, Oslo will not welcome the cars to the city by 2019, with the announcement Oslo will become the first city to completely ban the entry of cars in the city. The authorities are looking forward to develop huge and efficient public transport network. The planning to build 35 miles bike lanes is also underway. According to the estimation, there could be 350,000 or more cars affected with the decision. According to The Executive director of Transportation Alternatives (TA), the decision of Oslo’s car ban is the biggest ban of its kind. It is great decision by Oslo and should be appreciated. Oslo can set a great example for the world if they successfully implement the plan. It is to note that TA is well known organisation of the New York City and advocates for car-free cities around the world. Stop Cars However the decision will help to eliminate the pollution and make the city safe