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automotiveenvironment2 years ago

"Record $2 Billion Emissions Cheating Settlement: 600,000 Ram Trucks Recalled"

Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities over illegal software that allowed the vehicles to skirt diesel emissions tests. The settlement includes a $2 billion penalty and requires the company to remedy environmental damage caused by the emissions cheating. This recall follows similar cases involving other automakers, highlighting the ongoing efforts to enforce emissions standards and protect public health from harmful pollutants.

automotiveenvironment2 years ago

"600,000 Ram Trucks Recalled Over Emissions Scandal"

Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities over illegal software that allowed the vehicles to skirt diesel emissions tests. The settlement includes a $1.675 billion civil penalty, the largest ever under the Clean Air Act, and requires Cummins to remedy environmental damage. The trucks, manufactured by Stellantis, had diesel engines equipped with software that limited nitrogen oxide pollution during tests but allowed higher pollution during normal operations. This recall follows several other notable emissions cheating cases in the auto industry, including Volkswagen's Dieselgate scandal.

automotive2 years ago

"Record $2 Billion Settlement: Cummins to Recall 600,000 Ram Trucks in Emissions Cheating Scandal"

The Department of Justice has reached a settlement with engine manufacturer Cummins Inc. that includes a mandatory recall of 600,000 Ram trucks due to illegal installation of emissions control software, resulting in a $1.675 billion civil penalty, the largest ever under the Clean Air Act. Cummins is accused of circumventing emissions testing and must also pay $325 million for remedies. The settlement aims to address environmental damage caused by excess emissions and serves as a warning against corporate cheating.