Cummins Settles Record Emissions Cheating Scandal for $2 Billion

The Department of Justice has ordered a recall of 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with engine maker Cummins Inc., which illegally installed emissions control software in the vehicles. Cummins will pay a $2 billion penalty, the largest ever under the Clean Air Act, to remedy environmental damage caused by the illegal software. The settlement aims to address the harmful impact of excess emissions of nitrogen oxides and underscores the importance of compliance with emission limits to protect the environment and human health. This case follows similar emissions cheating scandals involving other auto industry players, highlighting the need for stringent enforcement and deterrents to prioritize public health and environmental protection.