# Emissions Testing on The No Agenda Show

Emissions Testing comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from September 2015 to October 2015.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** September 2015 – October 2015
- **Related topics:** [Volkswagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volkswagen.md), [Bbc Newsnight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc-newsnight.md), [Germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [Epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [Whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### Volkswagen Emissions Scandal, Congressional Testimony

- **Episode:** [764: Can You See That Juice?](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/764-can-you-see-that-juice.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-11
- **Time:** 2:16:25–2:20:42
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/764-can-you-see-that-juice/chapter/volkswagen-emissions-scandal-congressional-testimony.md

Volkswagen U.S. CEO Michael Horn testified before Congress regarding the company's use of "defeat devices" to cheat emissions tests. Horn admitted the company provided false information to regulators but claimed senior management had no knowledge of the scheme. He attributed the software manipulation to a small group of engineers, a claim the hosts find difficult to believe.

Keywords: [volkswagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volkswagen.md), michael horn, [epa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/epa.md), [emissions testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emissions-testing.md), software engineers

### BBC Newsnight, 2014 Emissions Cheat Report

- **Episode:** [762: 400,000 A-Bombs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs.md)
- **Published:** 2015-10-04
- **Time:** 2:36:46–2:40:44
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/762-400-000-a-bombs/chapter/bbc-newsnight-2014-emissions-cheat-report.md

A 2014 BBC Newsnight report previously highlighted how cars could detect they were being tested and switch to an ultra-efficient mode. Similar practices are reportedly common in the motorcycle industry, where dealers routinely remove factory-installed restrictions on Endurocross bikes after certification.

Keywords: [bbc newsnight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc-newsnight.md), [volkswagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volkswagen.md), [emissions testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emissions-testing.md), endurocross, [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md)

### Volkswagen Scandal Foreknowledge, 2014 BBC Report

- **Episode:** [760: VAWG](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg.md)
- **Published:** 2015-09-27
- **Time:** 1:24:46–1:27:14
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/760-vawg/chapter/volkswagen-scandal-foreknowledge-2014-bbc-report.md

Evidence suggests that the Volkswagen emissions "secret" was known as early as December 2014, when BBC's Newsnight reported on cars detecting test cycles. The hosts question why the story only gained international traction months later, suggesting the timing may be linked to geopolitical pressures on Germany. The scandal is framed as a significant blow to the "Made in Germany" quality brand.

Keywords: [volkswagen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/volkswagen.md), [bbc newsnight](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bbc-newsnight.md), [emissions testing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/emissions-testing.md), [whistleblowers](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/whistleblowers.md), [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md)

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