Diesel Drama in California: The Truth About Sinister Diesel's Emissions Scandal Revealed!

In a significant blow to the diesel aftermarket industry, Sinister Diesel, a prominent California-based truck parts manufacturer, has been slapped with a hefty $1 million fine.

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The charges revolve around the company's involvement in manufacturing and selling illegal defeat devices that bypass a vehicle's emissions controls.

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Sinister Diesel sold products that allowed drivers to strip the emissions controls from their trucks, causing a dramatic increase in the release of pollutants.

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The company's plea includes charges of conspiring against the Clean Air Act and tampering with diesel truck emissions monitoring.

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Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim stressed the significance of upholding the Clean Air Act.

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The case against Sinister Diesel is part of a broader crackdown by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on diesel emissions defeat devices.

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From 2010 to 2020, Sinister Diesel made and sold parts to disable truck emissions systems.

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The company's sales statistics reveal that between October 30, 2015, and July 17, 2017, they sold a staggering 39,792 defeat devices.

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Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim stressed the significance of upholding the Clean Air Act.

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Diesel Drama in California: The Truth About Sinister Diesel's Emissions Scandal Revealed!

In a significant blow to the diesel aftermarket industry, Sinister Diesel, a prominent California-based truck parts manufacturer, has been slapped with a hefty $1 million fine.

The charges revolve around the company's involvement in manufacturing and selling illegal defeat devices that bypass a vehicle's emissions controls.

Sinister Diesel sold products that allowed drivers to strip the emissions controls from their trucks, causing a dramatic increase in the release of pollutants.

The company's plea includes charges of conspiring against the Clean Air Act and tampering with diesel truck emissions monitoring.

Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim stressed the significance of upholding the Clean Air Act.

The case against Sinister Diesel is part of a broader crackdown by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on diesel emissions defeat devices.

From 2010 to 2020, Sinister Diesel made and sold parts to disable truck emissions systems.

The company's sales statistics reveal that between October 30, 2015, and July 17, 2017, they sold a staggering 39,792 defeat devices.

Assistant Attorney General Todd Kim stressed the significance of upholding the Clean Air Act.

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