General Motors to Pay $146M in Penalties for Emissions Violations
General Motors has been hit with a nearly $146 million penalty from the federal government due to emissions and fuel economy standard violations in 5.9 million older vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that certain GM vehicles from 2012 to 2018 did not meet federal fuel economy requirements.
The Environmental Protection Agency found that GM pickup trucks and SUVs emit 10 percent more carbon dioxide than initially reported. Despite GM’s claim of compliance with regulations, they will have to give up credits and face consequences for the violations.
Experts like David Cooke from the Union of Concerned Scientists question GM’s oversight and call for corrective actions. This case highlights the need for stricter pollution rules and oversight of automakers to protect public health and the environment.
In light of recent legal shifts reducing agency power like the Supreme Court’s rejection of the Chevron doctrine, the future of environmental enforcement remains uncertain. Past cases have seen fines and Justice Department involvement, signaling the seriousness of emissions violations.