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Oct 2025
38m 38s

Dieselgate | Running on Fumes | 2

Wondery
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By 2014, Volkswagen has taken the U.S. auto market by storm with its fleet of affordable, fuel-efficient diesel cars. But a new study threatens to reveal the dirty truth behind so-called ""clean"" diesel. When the EPA comes knocking with questions, the company's very survival is at stake.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommend ... Show More
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