EU investigates possible German emissions treatment systems cartel

Automakers use an AdBlue urea solution injected into the exhaust-gas stream to reduce NOx emissions. The Mercedes G class BlueTEC version has an AdBlue filler cap next to the fuel cap.

By:

Foo Yun Chee

July 23, 2017 05:00 AM

BRUSSELS -- EU antitrust regulators are investigating allegations of a cartel among German automakers, a measure that could result in hefty fines for the companies.

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