I agree re having real world tests. If they can be configured to do so without having a test mode override then that would be good. What VW did was have a test situation identified which then would kick in a special engine management condition to run. If the relevant US test specifications are not saying that this is not allowed then technically VW are in the clear maybe not morally but that would be another discussion. Cars with multiple modes ..... must they pass in each mode? To me the crux is the legality of the test mode software within the spec for the test parameters as laid down. I am interested to see the final result. The lawyers will be interesting to watch! I also wonder how European emissions will be dealt with. It is probable that NOx will come on board, and a move to real life test conditions. I bet the political lobbyists are frantically pushing their cases.
