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MATHIEU ASSELIN

In 2014, a hidden software was discovered in certain models of Volkswagen cars. This software manipulated air pollution tests conducted on vehicles from specific automakers. It was designed to identify when the standardized emissions test was being carried out and then modify the engine to emit lower levels of pollutants during the test. However, when these vehicles were driven under real-world conditions, they emitted significantly higher amounts of pollutants. This revelation caused the largest industrial scandal since World War II and severely shook the automobile industry. …