VW’s $15B Diesel Settlement Might Actually Hurt Electric Cars

IT’S JUST ABOUT judgement day for Volkswagen, which has admitted rigging its diesels to spew more pollution than the law allows. Tuesday, US District Judge Charles Breyer will decide whether to approve the $15 billion settlement VW struck with the Department of Justice. But some worry the agreement could harm the electric carindustry it is meant to promote.

The Pipeline: Volkswagen’s Product Plan for Its Cars, Crossovers, and More

Volkswagen’s diesel scandal is far from resolved, but the brand still must sell cars even as it deals with a maelstrom of its own creation. Indeed, VW is fighting to get back on its feet in the U.S. market while also maintaining its huge volumes and leadership roles in Europe and China. Here’s what we know about what’s coming—and what won’t be coming—from Volkswagen in the near term.

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