A new study by a collaboration of researchers from MIT and Harvard has found that Volkswagen’s emissions scandal will be impacting more than just the company’s reputation. Researchers estimate that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a “defeat device” that allows them to cheat EPA emission standards will ultimately result in 59 U.S. deaths.

Health Impact

The focus of the study was the illegal levels of nitrogen oxide emissions which the defeat device allow on equipped vehicles. In addition to the 59 deaths that will result from these emissions, researcher Steven Barrett also projects the device will be responsible for 30 cases of chronic bronchitis and 210,000 days of lower respiratory symptoms in the US.

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Although the report’s projections are grim, researchers also show…

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