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No 2007 TDI's for North America

2007 TDI's do not meet US EPA emissions regulations with higher sulfer diesel that was availble at the time of emissions testing.

So in order to meet demand, VW is making TDI's up until Week 39 of a calender year which is September of 2006. Which means, a 2007 Gasser will be made right beside a 2006 TDI.

Ultra low sulfur diesel (ULSD) is expecting to hit the scene in the US September-October of 2006 and will allow the VW to meet emission standards in North America.

VW can resubmit for EPA testing December 1, 2006 which means a 2007.5 could be released, as typically done in the spring.

So no NEW TDI's will be availble in the winter 2006-2007.

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