The California aftermarket company pays $500,000 each for criminal and civil charges in a plea deal with the Justice Department.
in 2022, in which the company agreed to pay a $1.6 million penalty. The EPA estimated that Flo-Pro manufactured or sold more than 100,000 defeat devices per year in the US, prior to the 2018 start of its investigation.
By comparison, Volkswagen Group sold about 482,000 VWs and Audis equipped with its 2.0-liter TDI diesels from the 2009 through the 2015 model years that were discovered to have avoided diesel emissions compliance by use of defeat devices, in a case known as “Dieselgate.” Sinister Manufacturing pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and one count of tampering in the case, with each count carrying a criminal fine of $250,000. It paid an additional $500,000 under a civil consent decree for violations of the Clean Air Act’s “prohibition against the sale or manufacture of devices that bypass, defeat or render inoperative emissions controls.
“To ensure compliance with these requirements, Sinister Diesel will implement a robust internal training program and notify its distributors and former customers about the settlements,” according to the Justice Department’s release on the case, which, incidentally, was posted to its website immediately after DOJ posted the 48-page indictment of former President Trump on Tuesday.
Have you ever purchased a diesel emissions defeat device and installed it on your vehicle? If so, why? Please comment below.As a kid growing up in Metro Milwaukee, Todd Lassa impressed childhood friends with his ability to identify cars on the street by year, make, and model. But when American automakers put an end to yearly sheetmetal changes, Lassa turned his attention toward underpowered British sports cars with built-in oil leaks.
Indonesia Berita Terbaru, Indonesia Berita utama
Similar News:Anda juga dapat membaca berita serupa dengan ini yang kami kumpulkan dari sumber berita lain.
Lionsgate Closes Deal to Acquire eOne From Hasbro for $500 MillionLionsgate has acquired Entertainment One’s (eOne)TV and film operations from Hasbro for approximately $500 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year. News of the sa…
Baca lebih lajut »
Save $500 on a like-new HP desktop computer with Microsoft OfficeWe just computed a major sale.
Baca lebih lajut »
Stimulus check update: Direct payments worth up to $500 to be sent to California residents in 12 daysThe city of Long Beach, California, is providing funds to vulnerable families affected economically through a guaranteed income pilot program, and payments will be issued in 12 days.
Baca lebih lajut »
Juvenile critically injured in Wednesday Montgomery shootingMontgomery police say a juvenile was shot in the 000 block of West South Boulevard.
Baca lebih lajut »
Giant waves becoming more common off California's coast: Scripps researchersResearchers found that average winter wave heights have grown by as much as a foot since 1970, when global warming is believed to have begun accelerating.
Baca lebih lajut »