Many observers believe the industry would not have agreed to any deal without the two big states' participation.
But then, under pressure, the industry agreed to try a new manufacturing process that was less harmful.
But the company said it might move to a new password system if the industry agreed on a standard.
The industry can't even agree on what command to use to install a new program.
Last year the industry agreed to pay 46 states $206 billion over 25 years.
The industry also agreed to cooperate more closely with government officials.
The group said in its bid that the industry had agreed to assessments of $947 million.
Even the industry does not agree with the rest period on the vehicle.
Would any other industry agree to sell its products at less than cost price?
Of course, the industry could never agree on standards for that.