Renault allegedly manipulated car emissions testing France or launched a criminal investigation
The French government has issued an official document alleging that Renault engine technology may be in violation of the law, the European version of November 9 message. It is the first carmaker in France to have been charged since the mass exhaust scandal.
The French government said that the French safety regulations (DGCCRF) observers have submitted proof of the Renault pilot test, now it is time to move the matter to the court. While Renault issued a statement to ensure that its engines comply with European law.
Since the public event, France has intensified its inspections of Renault and other carmakers to see if it has installed a device to conceal exhaust emissions, making it less likely that the vehicle will emit less emissions when tested.
And Renault, Opel, Fiat and other car manufacturers to the Commission of Inquiry of France commitment to its automotive equipment are installed in line with national law. The Commission said that their commitment needs to be further substantiated.
In addition, the French environmental regulators also from time to time to test the car, in order to avoid the occurrence of tailgate fraud. A government survey showed that Renault part of the actual driving vehicle exhaust emissions much higher than the specified value, but has not yet found cheating device. Renault has repeatedly claimed that the company did not install any illegal law equipment, all cars are in line with laws and regulations, saying that will make unremitting efforts to protect the company, staff and shareholders.
