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EC Opens Emission Collusion Probe Against BMW, Daimler, VW Group
The European Commission says it has begun an in-depth investigation into whether BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen Group colluded to avoid competing in the development emission control technologies in Europe.
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The European Commission says it has begun an in-depth investigation into whether BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen Group colluded to avoid competing in the development emission control technologies in Europe.
The probe follows EC raids on Audi, BMW, Daimler, Porsche and VW facilities in October 2017. Commissioner Margrethe Vestager, who is in charge of competition policy, says the investigation centers on possible collusion about two technologies.
One, called selective catalytic reduction, is used to reduce nitrogen oxides emission from diesels. The second, an Otto particulate filter, removes particulates from the exhaust of gasoline-powered passenger cars.
Vestager says the EC has found no evidence to date that the companies colluded in the use of illegal devices to evade emission rules. She also says the EC has found no evidence of wrongdoing regarding numerous discussions among the so-called “circle of five” companies about such technical issues as common design, performance and test procedures for various components.
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