Renault's Diesel Engine Emissions Are "Too High" But No Defeat Devices Found

Renault has been dragged into the emissions scandal after a French inquiry found the company's diesel engines were emitting too much carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide
Renault's Diesel Engine Emissions Are

Following the news that Volkswagen had been cheating emissions tests for its diesel engines, there’s been a lot of accusatory finger wagging at a number of manufacturers, however today we have the first official news of another car maker breaking the rules.

French Environment Minister Segolene Royal has revealed that a commission she appointed to independently test both French and foreign cars found that Renault’s diesel engines emitted too much carbon dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. Interestingly, however, it was also revealed that the French manufacturer had not used a ‘defeat device’ to cheat tests.

Renault's Diesel Engine Emissions Are

The news agency AFP is reporting that Royal also revealed that two non-French manufacturers were found to be above regulatory limits, however it is not currently clear who the other two guilty parties are.

The news comes shortly after it was revealed that authorities raided Renault factories in France last week, causing its share price to drop 20 per cent despite the company claiming nothing illegal was found. With government bodies around the globe all shaping up to launch similar inquiries, this could be the start of a long and difficult time for the auto industry.

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Comments

Xeno

Oh then they just lied, like the Italians would.
‘Emissions?’
‘Zero’
‘OK we believe you’

01/14/2016 - 17:25 |
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Anders Heaney

Haha, Xeno

01/14/2016 - 17:33 |
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Anonymous

French Environment Minister Segolene Royal … This woman is a shame, she’s ignorant as f*ck.
And she did use this piece of crap
But that doesn’t make Renault less guilty ofc

01/14/2016 - 17:33 |
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Anonymous

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That is a 5mph bumper crash test away from killing its slaves.

01/14/2016 - 19:56 |
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Stefan L.

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Renault is guilty of what exactly?

01/14/2016 - 20:16 |
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CrAzYpUg

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

le pen mut win so these people can go away.

01/15/2016 - 01:38 |
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Anonymous

With prices going this low, it’s time for the petrol engine to shine! F*ck fuel economy :D

01/14/2016 - 17:34 |
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Ben F. (Slowmaro)

If France had more government regulation this wouldn’t have happened!
Oh…wait…

01/14/2016 - 17:39 |
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tunnelvision

I guess the so-called “clean diesels” are just a… smoke screen

01/14/2016 - 17:55 |
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therenaultguy

well,i still love Renault flies away

01/14/2016 - 18:01 |
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Anonymous

This is a lie…. if its true…. Renault should start be prepared for a decrease of sales, and for that it wouldnt be on 2016 F1, due to ultimate costs!

01/14/2016 - 18:16 |
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Anonymous

Which engine are we talking about? I only know about 1.6 hdi and that is peugeot engine. Also if i remember correctly Mercedes and Nissan used the engine too. And also the engine was in market for just 2 years so i dont think it would cause such big problems.

01/14/2016 - 18:42 |
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NyteetyN

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

1.6 dCi

01/14/2016 - 21:34 |
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V-Tech and EcoBoost kicked in yo

Wait how did they get away without a defeat device? Did the emissions checkers just not care about Renaults?

01/14/2016 - 18:50 |
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