All articles tagged with #emissions scandal
Originally Published 20 days ago — by The New York Times
Mercedes-Benz will pay up to $150 million to settle claims with U.S. states over using defeat devices to cheat emissions tests in diesel vehicles, marking a continuation of the decade-long dieselgate scandal involving automakers manipulating emissions data.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by TechCrunch
Four former Volkswagen executives were sentenced to prison for their roles in the emissions-cheating scandal, which significantly impacted Europe's auto industry by reducing diesel vehicle sales from over 50% to 10% and accelerating the shift towards electric vehicles, with Volkswagen now leading in EV sales.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Jalopnik
Toyota has admitted to cheating on crash tests for seven Japanese models, leading to a pause in production and stop-sale orders for the Corolla Axio, Corolla Fielder, and Yaris Cross. Despite the issues, Toyota claims the cars are safe to drive.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CarScoops
Toyota, Honda, Mazda, and Suzuki have admitted to falsifying emissions and safety test data for several models following an investigation by Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism. This has led to the halt of production, shipment, and sales of the affected vehicles. The investigation was prompted by the recent Daihatsu scandal, and Japanese authorities will now conduct on-site inspections to ensure compliance with regulations.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Electrek.co
Cummins, the engine maker for Ram pickup trucks, is recalling 600,000 trucks as part of a $2 billion settlement with federal and California authorities for using illegal software to cheat diesel emissions tests. The settlement includes a $1.675 billion civil penalty, the largest ever under the Clean Air Act, and $325 million for environmental damage. The scandal involves hundreds of thousands of Ram trucks equipped with defeat devices that limited nitrogen oxide pollution during tests but allowed excess emissions during normal operations. This marks another major emissions scandal in the automotive industry following similar cases involving Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler, and Daimler.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLOX
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.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WHSV
Cummins Inc. will recall 600,000 Ram trucks equipped with illegal software that allowed them to cheat diesel emissions tests, as part of a $2 billion settlement with federal and California authorities. The settlement also includes a $1.675 billion civil penalty and $325 million for pollution remedies. The recall affects trucks from 2013 through 2019 model years, with additional trucks from 2019 through 2023 having unreported emissions control software. This comes after similar emissions cheating cases involving Volkswagen, Fiat Chrysler, and Daimler in recent years, highlighting the ongoing challenges in enforcing emissions standards in the automotive industry.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Action News 5
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.