Japan's Hino Motors to pay $1.6 bln for underreporting emissions data



01/20/2025 2:04 AM


On January 15, the Japanese firm Hino Motors, part of Toyota, reached an agreement with U.S. authorities to resolve a case concerning the submission of incorrect data regarding its diesel engines used in trucks and locomotives sold in the U.S. from 2010 to 2022.



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The overall expenses for fines and compensatory damages to federal and local agencies, environmental groups, and recall expenses will amount to $1.6 billion.

In 2022, the U.S. Department of Justice initiated a lawsuit claiming that the company marketed technical equipment that failed to comply with local standards for eco-friendliness and efficiency. It has been reported that around 110 thousand diesel engines were sold, for which the company supplied inaccurate emission data. Along with the DOJ, the inquiry was managed by the Michigan State Attorney's Office and the FBI.

Discussing the outcomes of the case, FBI Director Christopher Wray stated, “Hino Motors participated in a plan to distort and alter emissions data for numerous years to secure a competitive edge in the market. In this deceitful plan, Hino breached laws and regulations intended to safeguard the health of Americans and the environment. The FBI is consistently prepared to collaborate with other U.S. agencies to address wrongdoing in the corporate world."

source: cnn.com

 


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