Volgens Michael Horn, CEO VW USA, zouden ze zowel de software als de hardware aanpassen.
De herstelling zou 5-10u werk inhouden, maar wel toelaten om hetzelfde verbruik te bekomen.
Het filmpje zal de finale oplossing vermoedelijk dus nog niet zijn.
Performantie blijft zelfs na die beide aanpassingen een probleem.
"We learned a lot in yesterday’s Congressional whipping session with Volkswagen U.S. CEO Michael Horn. One of the most important things for TDI owners is that the older diesel cars—the ones from before the 2015 model year, with the first-generation EA189 diesel motor—will need hardware fixes in addition to software updates.
For the newer cars, Horn thinks a software update will get the job done. "
"Customers receiving repairs should expect to maintain the EPA fuel economy ratings on their vehicles after receiving a fix, though performance may be impacted, Horn told lawmakers."
Most Of The Cheating Volkswagen Diesels Will Require A Hardware Fix Too