According to foreign media reports, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently stated that a U.S. government investigation found that about 5.
9 million General Motors had exceeded the standard emissions.
General Motors will pay a fine of US$145.
8 million and be cancelled hundreds of millions of dollars worth of emissions points.
The EPA said GM has agreed to waive about 50 million tons of carbon emission allowances.
After years of investigation, the agency found that the average carbon dioxide emissions of General Motors from 2012 to 2018 models were more than 10% higher than the emissions stated in the company’s original compliance report.
Vehicles with excessive emissions include 4.
6 million size pickups and SUVs from 2012 to 2018, and approximately 1.
3 million mid-size SUVs from 2012 to 2018.
Photo source: General Motors, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said that GM will pay a $145.
8 million fine for fuel economy compliance issues and cancel more than 30.
6 million fuel economy points for 2008 to 2010 models to address issues discovered in the EPA Light Vehicle Test Program.
, Earlier this year, GM revealed that it was discussing adjusting its points with the EPA and other regulators.
The company also added that by 2023, its total expenses on this issue have reached $450 million, which is “the most conservative estimate of possible losses at this time.
” The value of the company’s canceled points will reach approximately $300 million.
GM said the amount was “consistent with the cost to the federal government to ultimately resolve these issues.
” GM said in a statement that the company “always complies with and adheres to all applicable laws and regulations when certifying and in-use testing of relevant vehicles.
” The EPA does not require GM to recall cars with excessive emissions.
EPA Commissioner Michael Regan said in a statement: “EPA’s automotive standards rely on strong oversight to protect public health in the real world.
Our investigation achieves accountability, maintains an important program, reduces air pollution, and protects communities across the United States.
“, Environmentalists criticized GM shortly after the news was released.
Dan Becker, director of the Safe Climate Transportation Campaign at the Center for Biodiversity, said: “GM’s admission that they cheated on federal emissions and mileage rules shows that we cannot trust automakers to protect our air and health, and that we need strong anti-pollution regulations.
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