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Originally Posted by cRiPpLe_rOoStEr
I'm not so familiar with the CVT behavior in a Honda, but anyway, now with all that emissions and fuel-efficiency concerns this may be the reason for the cars with a CVT being tuned the way they are. Even in a certification test won't reflect real-world usage, there is no way to overcome it without the risk for the automaker to be under a scrutiny similar to what nearly led Volkswagen to bankruptcy due to the Dieselgate.
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You are probably right. I wonder if certification tests include any full throttle operation? I wouldn't think they would since no one floors it because they want good mileage, but we're talking about the government here so we can't expect their "logic" to make any sense.