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November 16, 2018

Posted  November 16, 2018

Hyundai Construction Equipment Americas Inc. has pleaded guilty for conspiring to defraud the United States and violate the Clean Air Act in connection with its importation of construction equipment from Korea with engines that failed to meet U.S. emissions standards.  Hyundai will pay a $1.95 million criminal fine.  In reports to the EPA, Hyundai intentionally understated the number of noncompliant engines it imported.  DOJ

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