BBC News - 'Carmakers manipulate emissions tests'
Didn't we already know this?
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The book of tricks available to carmakers during the tests includes techniques such as:
> disconnecting the alternator, thus no energy is used to recharge the battery during the test
> the use of special lubricants that are not used in production cars, in order to reduce friction
> turning off all electrical gadgets such as the air-conditioning or the radio
> Slick tyres are pumped hard to reduce rolling resistance.
> Brakes are adjusted, or at times even disconnected, to reduce friction.
> Cracks between body panels and windows are taped up to reduce air resistance.
> Sometimes they even remove the wing mirrors.
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