Bosch to Pay California $25 Million For Its Role in Diesel Emissions Cheating Scandals
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced Monday the state has reached a $25 million settlement deal with German auto supplier Bosch for its role in the diesel emissions scandals involving Volkswagen and Stellantis.
This settlement resolves allegations that Bosch participated in misconduct by supplying hardware, software, calibration services, and other items and services to VW and Stellantis (at the time Fiat Chrysler) when "it knew or should have known that these auto manufacturers were violating environmental and consumer protection laws," a press release published by the state said.
“Bosch violated consumer trust when it gave Volkswagen and Fiat Chrysler the technology they needed to skirt state and federal emissions tests,” Bonta said in a statement. “But let me be clear: cheating Californians will never pay off in the long run. If you break the law, we will hold you accountable. Bosch's actions facilitated one of the biggest environmental crimes of our time, and today, they are paying the price. When it comes to reducing toxic air pollution, safeguarding public health, and protecting consumers, the California Department of Justice won't back down.”
The diesel emissions cheating scandals involving Volkswagen and Stellantis have been going on for years. VW's cheating was first discovered in 2015, while Stellantis was discovered to have been cheating back in 2017. A flurry of lawsuits, fines, and settlements followed for both automakers, with a total payout of nearly $16 billion from both automakers.
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