Series Title | EurActiv |
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Series Details | 14.03.13 |
Publication Date | 14/03/2013 |
Content Type | News |
A new report reveals that carmakers routinely manipulate official UN-backed miles/gallons tests, with a series of tricks including stripping the car down to weigh as little as possible, overinflating the tyres and testing in the thin air at high-altitude tracks. The tricks of the trade are listed in a report by the Transport & Environment campaign group (T&E), which suggests the official fuel consumption cited by car manufacturers is on average almost 25% lower than that achieved in reality, and in some cases 50% lower. Among the 20 creative but legal ways European carmakers exploit loopholes and boost official performances are: taping over cracks around doors and grills to minimise air resistance, using special super-lubricants, stopping the car's battery recharging, adjusting the wheel alignment and brakes, and testing at unrealistically high temperatures and on super-slick test-tracks. |
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Source Link | Link to Main Source http://www.euractiv.com/energy-efficiency/car-manufacturers-manipulating-f-news-518493 |
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Subject Categories | Business and Industry, Environment |
Countries / Regions | Europe |