Hino Motors, a Toyota subsidiary, pleaded guilty to charges of fraudulently concealing excess diesel emissions and agreed to pay $1.6 billion in penalties.
For over a decade, Hino submitted false testing data to meet pollution requirements and won approval to install diesel engines, exaggerating fuel economy as well.
The criminal fine of $522 million is the largest in an emissions case since Volkswagen's $15 billion settlement in 2016, showcasing the egregiousness of conduct.
The E.P.A. discovered Hino's violations after conducting independent checks, highlighting reliance on manufacturer-provided emissions data and a lack of resources for testing.
Collection
[
|
...
]