Truck Maker Pays $525M to Fix Polluting Engines Under Clean Air Deal
Published Date: 1/22/2025
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Summary
Hino Motors and its U.S. branches are set to pay $525 million and fix pollution problems from certain 2017-2019 truck engines. They’ll also launch a recall, improve their pollution controls, and fund projects to clean up the extra pollution they caused. These changes come from a big legal agreement aiming to protect our air and health, with deadlines and actions kicking off soon after January 2025.
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3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Recall for 2017–2019 J05E/J08E Engines
If you own a truck with a 2017–2019 J05E or J08E engine, the proposed Consent Decree requires Hino to conduct a vehicle recall program to modify those engines. The recall program was included in the Consent Decree lodged January 15, 2025.
Offset 100% of Excess NOX Emissions
The proposed Consent Decree requires Hino to perform mitigation projects that will offset 100% of the excess nitrogen oxides (NOX) and other pollutant emissions caused by the alleged violations. That mitigation obligation was included in the Joint Consent Decree lodged January 15, 2025.
California Gets Additional Mitigation Funding
The California Partial Consent Decree would resolve California state claims for a proportional share of the $525,000,000 civil penalty recovered under the Joint Consent Decree and require an additional payment for a mitigation program in California administered by the California Air Resources Board. The Joint Consent Decree was lodged January 15, 2025.
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