Ex-manager in the diesel scandal 288 million euros in damages for VW

As of: 06/09/2021 4:07 p.m.

The diesel scandal is getting expensive for former VW managers: ex-boss Winterkorn and other former top people have to pay 288 million euros in compensation to Volkswagen – and still expect lawsuits. Former CEO Martin Winterkorn and three other ex-top managers are paying record compensation to Volkswagen because of the diesel scandal. In the final agreement, an amount of just under 288 million euros had been agreed, the company said. However, the majority of the sum is covered by specialized liability insurance.

270 million euros from insurance companies

The former CEO Winterkorn personally pays 11.2 million euros. Ex-Audi boss and VW board member Rupert Stadler is to transfer 4.1 million euros himself. With him and Winterkorn it is about the violation of stock corporation law due diligence. The former Porsche board member Wolfgang Hatz also contributes 1.5 million euros, the former Audi manager Stefan Knirsch 1 million euros. The managers’ insurers generate 270 million euros. In addition to the lawyers of the former managers, more than 30 insurers were involved in the negotiations.

No agreement with Hackenberg

Both the personal payments and the insured coverage would result in “by far the highest sum that such a consortium has ever put on the table in Germany,” said negotiators. VW had also demanded compensation from ex-head of development Ulrich Hackenberg. However, he was not ready to reach an agreement, which is why legal steps should now be prepared against him.

General assembly has to decide

Volkswagen decided in March to hold Winterkorn, Stadler and other former executives in the group financially responsible for breaches of stock corporation law during the diesel scandal. The payments, which have now been agreed with the ex-managers, could put a provisional end in the years of processing individual responsibilities in the emissions affair. VW announced that the supervisory board had already approved the agreement on Saturday. The final decision still has to be made by the general meeting, which will be convened for July 22nd.

Charge of false testimony

However, the VW group and the ex-managers have agreed on the compensation outside of the civil or criminal litigation. However, further questions have to be clarified before the courts themselves in ongoing or upcoming proceedings. For example, the Berlin public prosecutor’s office brought charges against Winterkorn for making a false statement in the Bundestag’s investigative committee into the emissions affair. The authority announced that he should have “deliberately given false information” to the question at which point in time he was informed about the use of software to manipulate the emission values. Winterkorn also has to answer before the Regional Court of Braunschweig – because of the diesel scandal itself. There it is a charge of commercial and gang fraud. Winterkorn has already rejected the allegation.

So far, the scandal has cost VW 32 billion euros

The diesel scandal caught up with Volkswagen and other German car manufacturers in autumn 2015. VW admitted relatively early on that it had installed software in certain diesel engines that only reduced nitrogen oxide emissions on the test bench, but not in road traffic. There have been several trials around the world. Consumer advocates also dealt with the origin of the scandal. As a result, VW had to pay compensation and court costs of around 32 billion euros.

In April 2021, the Prime Minister issued a document assigning the Ministry of Science and Technology to assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Ministry of Industry and Trade in, soon finalizing and promulgating national technical regulations on gasoline, diesel fuel, and biofuel corresponding to emission standards at level 5. The Ministry of Industry and Trade is responsible for directing petrol and oil suppliers to have a plan to supply gasoline and diesel at level 5 to ensure that they meet demand for use and are in sync with the application roadmap. emission standards level 5. According to the Vietnam Register, with this regulation, the Euro 5 emission standard only applies to new cars when the vehicle type approval certificate is issued. The emission test method for new vehicles is carried out in a dedicated laboratory. Euro 5 emissions do not apply when periodically checking with cars in circulation. For cars in circulation, the emission standards are applied according to the rapid test method at the registration facilities according to the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 16 on the roadmap for applying emission standards of cars participating in traffic and automobiles. Imported used. This standard stipulates that cars with gasoline and diesel engines manufactured after 2008 will apply the level 2 emission standard from January 1, 2020. Thus, raising the automobile emission standard from level 4 (in 2017) to level 5 in January 2022, Vietnam becomes one of the top countries in ASEAN in terms of controlling emissions that have an impact on the environment. In addition, the improvement of automobile emission standards will reduce the cost of disaster recovery due to the greenhouse effect and the cost of medical examination and treatment for the community.

Besides being the tourist attraction of Sierra Leone, the turquoise lagoon with palm trees here is also a seasonal breeding ground for fish and turtles. In May, however, the Sierra Leone government announced plans to build a fishing port and processing complex in the village. The project has raised concerns about its devastating effects on the local landscape, threatening animal species and polluting the environment. AFP . Black Johnson is the proposed site for the construction of an industrial harbor in Sierra Leone. Photo: Handout. Consequences of China’s “investment” Sierra Leone’s Fisheries Ministry said China is funding a $55 million project to build a fishing port to create jobs and support the local fishing industry in the poor country. But, instead of winning praise, Beijing’s actions are causing controversy in the African country. Mr. Tommy Gbandewa, also known as Tito, the owner of the eco-lodge, is leading the opposition to the plan to build on green plots. “If the Chinese come here, the environment will stink. The beaches will stink,” he said. “The water here will be dirty because of engine oil and a lot of noise, fishing boats will be everywhere.” This controversy is at the heart of a longstanding source of tension in Sierra Leone, between development advocates and conservationists on the other. Opposition is heightened as the government is looking to promote ecotourism to boost its economy. Eco-lodge owner Tommy Gbandewa is leading the charge against a Chinese-funded harbor construction plan. Photo: AFP. Sierra Leone is one of the world’s poorest countries and is still recovering from a civil war that claimed the lives of about 120,000 people nearly two decades ago. Although there are rich fishing grounds, the exploitation of fishery resources in this country is still limited. Not only that, according to Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Fisheries, in May, there were about 140 foreign fishing boats catching the country’s fish. These ship owners then processed and sold Sierra Leone’s seafood abroad “with little or no benefit to Sierra Leone”. Even so, despite receiving Beijing’s funding to build a modern fishing pier, the ambiguity in the implementation plan made locals wary. Some believe that the Chinese investors intend to build the fishmeal factory, although the government of Sierra Leone has denied the allegation with AFP . In recent times, a series of fishmeal factories have mushroomed along the West African coast. These factories harvest large quantities of seafood and often release foul-smelling waste, polluting water sources, wreaking havoc on the local environment and hindering tourism development. The fishmeal factory emits toxic waste that is a threat to local communities in Sierra Leone. Photo: Handout. Fishermen’s association spokesman Wudie Bakie Koroma said he would support the harbor construction if taken seriously. “If the fishmeal production (factory) is included in the project, we will firmly oppose it,” he stressed. Against this backdrop, the Chinese diplomat in the capital Freetown Du Zijun announced that the new Chinese-invested project is to build a harbor, not a “fishmeal factory”. “The accusations of not caring about protecting the environment and destroying the ecological environment are purely sensational hypothetical information,” he added. “We have a right to the land” Immediately after the news that the government signed a $ 55 million agreement with Beijing for China to build a project on 100 hectares of exposed sea and forest, locals have repeatedly petitioned to reverse the government’s decision. Mr. Tito said discontent was widespread. Government officials arrived with armed men to survey the construction site. “But I’m Sierra Leone and I have a right to the land,” Mr Tito said. In the wake of the controversy, Fisheries Minister Emma Kowa Jalloh, on a recent visit to the Black Johnson village, promised landowners would be compensated. According to the minister, the Chinese government will provide “subsidy” to build the project, while the government of Sierra Leone invests with land. Half of the required land area is owned by the state, the rest will be taken through the decision to acquire. “We are not occupying land,” she said, noting that the project was “very necessary” to create jobs for thousands of people. The new project is expected to be built in the village of Black Johnson. Photo: AFP. However, Dr Sama Banya, honorary president of the Sierra Leone Conservation Society, said the project would have a “catastrophic” impact on tourism and the fishing industry. Environmental NGO Green Scenery accused the government of failing to properly account for the project’s environmental impact and urged the plan to be scrapped. “Black Johnson is the only ecotourism site left in Freetown, we need to protect it,” said organization director Joseph Rahall. However, not all locals are against the harbor planning. Village chief Pa Lamin Kargbo said the port could help improve places where people still face daily shortages of water, electricity and schools. He explained that much of the friction with the government is due to a lack of dialogue. “We are calling for a peaceful resolution of the problem, so that everyone is a winner,” he said.

“A key element in Kia’s transition has been the transition from internal combustion engines to electric motors,” said President and CEO, Kia North America. With our strategic investment in the United States to produce electric vehicles, we are not only taking great strides toward leading the electric vehicle market, but also increasing our economic contribution to the countries in which we do business.” Illustration. The manufacturers also plan to work with local governments and businesses to expand hydrogen infrastructure in the US. Currently, Hyundai Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the US Department of Energy to cooperate on the expansion and innovation of fuel cell technology. This includes the installation of hydrogen pumping stations for NEXO. Automaker Hyundai is planning to introduce an electric fuel cell commercial truck. The plan is to use these vehicles to replace diesel trucks for logistics services between seaports and warehouses. Earlier, Hyundai announced plans to buy a controlling stake in robotics company Boston Dynamics and has formed a joint venture with Motional, an American autonomous vehicle company. The company has plans for commercial use of the robot on the streets by 2023. “This investment demonstrates our strong commitment to the US market, our dealers and customers. Hyundai will lead the future of the auto industry in the US and around the world. Our efforts are positive proof that Hyundai will continue to pursue excellence in its current and future product lines,” said Jose Munoz, CEO of Hyundai Group. . Hyundai currently operates a plant in Alabama.

Russian submarine of the Lada class. (Source: Sputnik) According to the author, the Lada submarine’s hull is teardrop-shaped, aerodynamically, this helps to avoid turbulence and makes almost no noise. Hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells that generate electricity for the propellers also play an important role in enhancing the submarine’s noise-cancelling properties. Although there is a diesel generator, but like other diesel electric submarines, in the Lada class, electricity is also generated through a chemical reaction, which helps to reduce engine noise. Currently, Russia is building two types of diesel-electric submarines, class 636.3 (Varshavyanka) and class 677 (Lada). The Varshavyanka class was created on the basis of the 877 Paltus class of the former Soviet Union. The Black Sea Fleet has already received six of these ships, and by 2024, a batch of six submarines will be delivered to the Pacific Fleet. Earlier, General Director of Admiralteyskie Verf shipyard Alexander Buzakov said that the first two mass-produced diesel electric submarines of the fourth generation of the 677 Lada class will be equipped with Kalibr cruise missiles. The Kronstadt and Velikie Luki submarines, the second and third of the project 677, are scheduled to be delivered to the Russian Navy next year. The Saint Petersburg submarine – armed only with mines and mines, joined the Russian fleet in 2010. (according to The National Interest)

EVNCPC increased the use of grid repair technology that did not cut off customers’ power. The units strengthen inspection, detect and promptly handle defects of source equipment, power grids, unmanned 110kV substations, SCADA systems, luminescence to ensure safety of the corridor to prevent incidents. in electrical system operation. During this time, the units throughout the EVNCPC organize increased duty for leaders, mobile operators, operation, power repair, troubleshooting of private telecommunications network system; At the same time, fully preparing supplies, backup equipment, fuel, communication systems and vehicles, ready to quickly handle damage and incidents. EVNCPC requires electricity companies to promote propaganda among the people to prevent kites flying near electric lines, metal-coated paper fireworks and throwing objects on the lines, causing a corridor violation. grid safety … Especially on this occasion, the Center for Customer Care in Central Vietnam strengthened the call center force 19001909 to receive and well handle information related to the power supply in the area, promptly responding to requests. requirements and problems of customers.

EVNCPC increased the use of grid repair technology that did not cut off customers’ power. According to Mr. Thanh, before the holiday, 13 Electricity Companies under EVNCPC have actively worked with local authorities to grasp the time and location of festivals and festivals, and arrange reasonable power supply methods to safe operation, reliable power, grid under normal conditions and flexible switching in the event of a breakdown. In particular, the unit gives priority to ensuring electricity at the locations where political and cultural activities take place. With venues of major and important political and cultural events, in addition to the national grid, EVNCPC directs Power Companies to consider and arrange standby diesel generators; re-established the duty shift at 110kV substations without personnel on duty. “The units enhance inspection, detect and promptly handle defects of source equipment, power grids, unmanned 110kV substations, SCADA systems, luminescence to ensure safety of the corridor to prevent trying to operate the power system “, Mr. Thanh said. It is known that EVNCPC requires Power Companies to promote propaganda among the people to prevent kites flying near power lines, metal-coated paper fireworks and throwing objects on the line causing violations. grid safety corridor; coordinate with localities and information agencies in organizing propaganda and widely dissemination of measures to use electricity safely, economically and effectively to customers using electricity.

For power plants and diesel generation sources, currently located in 2 areas: Dung Quat EZ and Bac An Binh village (Ly Son). In Dung Quat EZ, there is a power plant of Dung Quat Oil Refinery, with 4 units (4x27MW), total capacity of 108MW, regularly generating 50-60MW. In Bac An Binh village, the diesel generator system consists of 4 units with a total capacity of 402kW. In addition, in Bac An Binh village there is also a solar energy system that supplies electricity to the people on the island. Specifically, the solar energy system here includes: The battery system consists of 300 IREX panels, each with a capacity of 320Wp, a total capacity of 96 kWp; Sunny Tripower grid connected inverter system with 5 sets, total capacity of 100kW; Storage battery system has 192 batteries, total capacity 9,600Ah; Sunny Island battery inverter system has 12 sets, total capacity of 72kW. Dakdrinh Hydropower (Son Tay). As for solar power, Quang Ngai currently has 2 power plants: Binh Nguyen (49MWp) and Mo Duc (19MWp). In addition, there is a rooftop solar power system installed at the headquarters of Quang Ngai Power Company and the High-voltage Grid Operation Management Team (327kWp); installed at 110kV transformer stations: 295kWp. In particular, customers’ rooftop solar power is quite a lot. Accumulated to December 31, 2020, the province had 1,332 installation customers, with a total installed capacity of 163,881.86kWp. Particularly power from hydroelectricity, currently 10 hydroelectricity has been put into operation. In which, the power source connected to the 110kV power grid is 4 hydropower plants, with a total installed capacity of 263 MW, including: Dakdrinh Hydropower Plant (125MW), Dakre (60MW), Son Tra (60MW), Son Tay ( 18MW). Hydropower source connected to the distribution grid has 6 hydropower plants connected to the medium voltage grid, with a total capacity of 35.6MW, including: Ca Du (2.6MW), Song Rieng (3MW), Ha Nang (11MW) ), Clear Water (16.5MW), Huy Mang (1.8MW), and Nui Ngang (0.7MW). By 2020, these hydroelectric plants will operate and generate electricity to meet the electricity needs of people and businesses across the province. Quang Ngai province is supplied with electricity mainly from the national grid through the 500kV Doc Soi (Binh Son) 500kV transformer station (Binh Son), including: 500kV line from Da Nang – Doc Soi (110km) and the substation 500kV- (450 + 600) MVA Doc Soi. For the 220kV power grid, currently in the province there are 220kV lines Doc Soi – Dung Quat, Doc Soi – Quang Ngai, Doc Soi – Son Ha, Doc Soi – Tam Ky. The 110kV power grid in the province with load in Quang Ngai province receives power from 13 110kV stations, with a total capacity of 953MVA. For medium voltage grid, the entire distribution grid of the province has been operated at voltage levels 22kV and 35kV. Low voltage grid has over 3,520km of low voltage lines. “Currently, Quang Ngai Electricity Company supplies electricity to 13/13 districts, towns and cities of the province; 173/173 communes, wards and towns have electricity (100%). Particularly Be Island – Bac An village. Binh (Ly Son) uses diesel power and solar battery system to supply electricity, the number of households with electricity reaches 99.68%. Commercial electricity output in 2020 will be 1,715 million kWh, up 10.6% compared to to 2019. In the first 2 months of 2021, reaching 324.5 million kWh, up 49% over the same period in 2020. The electricity industry always ensures safe, adequate and quality power supply for the above development needs. area “, Director of Quang Ngai Electricity Company Le Hoang Anh Dung said.

When the car has generated the smell of rotten eggs (H2S), the main cause usually comes from a malfunctioning car exhaust converter. Because then, sulfur gas will be spilled into gasoline and create extremely toxic H2S (at concentrations above 25 ppm can be fatal). But due to a problem with the flue gas converter at that time, re-filtering the H2S was completely impossible, leading to the vehicle’s exhaust emitting the smell of rotten eggs.

The smell of burning oil

The smell of burning oil is often caused by a direct leak from the combustion chamber, which makes the combustion not optimal. From there, it will make users feel an unpleasant smell like burning oil or more smoke.

Smell of diesel engine

This is a typical case of diesel engine vehicles. Since the burning of a diesel engine as well as the engine power of a diesel-fueled vehicle is usually higher than that of a gasoline, you will feel a stronger diesel smell when you drive on gasoline.

The smell of gasoline in the exhaust gas

If there is a smell of raw gasoline in the smoke, it means there is a problem in the car’s carburetor. At that time, more gasoline will enter the carburetor than usual, leading to the fact that gasoline and oxygen do not follow a predetermined ratio and causing the combustion in the chamber to not go as planned. From there, in the exhaust of the car, there will be a stagnant smell of gasoline because the combustion is not completely efficient.