Hino Motors Fined $1.6B for Emissions Fraud, Faces 5-Year U.S. Ban

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From 2010 until 2022, Hino Motors cheated on emission testing for more than ten years.

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In the United States, the business sold more than 105,000 engines that were overly polluting.

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For these infractions, Hino is required to pay fines totaling $1.6 billion.

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The fines include $236.5 million for California, $442.5 million for US authorities, and a $521.76 million criminal penalty.

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For five years, Hino will not be able to sell diesel engines in the United States.

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Hino's activities were described as "egregious violations" of environmental regulations by Attorney General Todd Kim.

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Public health is impacted and air quality is deteriorated by excessive truck pollution.

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Hino needs to enhance compliance systems, replace engines for $155 million, and recall trucks.

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CEO Satoshi Ogiso promised to correct Hino's culture and stop wrongdoing in the future.

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