A Stuttgart prosecutor is opening a probe in to possible emissions fraud by Daimler. The German auto maker has been under scrutiny since last year, but seemed to be avoiding the same fate as Volkswagen AG; even having a potential class-action suit in the United States thrown out. Today, Reuters has reported that a new investigation has been opened.
At issue is the advertising and marketing of Daimler’s BlueTec diesel emission reduction technology. Daimler claims that it’s diesel vehicles have passed testing with no problems. If further testing shows the emissions to be higher than advertised and that the company was able to manipulate the testing to pass government inspections, that would warrant the fraud charge. Though Daimler has said they are cooperating with investigators, they have issued no further statement. ..
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