Daimler AG, Mercedes To Pay $2.2B In Emission Cheating Claim

Daimler AG, Mercedes To Pay $2.2B In Emission Cheating Claim

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Automakers, including Daimler, Volkswagen, and Fiat Chrysler, faced lawsuits for using software to cheat on emission tests. Settlements reached billions, with Daimler agreeing to fix affected vehicles and California receiving funds for environmental enforcement. The California Attorney General emphasized penalties for regulatory deception.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the $2.2 billion settlement by automakers?

To compensate for faulty vehicle designs

To cover costs of vehicle recalls

To settle claims of cheating on emission tests

To invest in new emission technologies

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Which automaker admitted to breaking emission rules and settled for $2.8 billion?

General Motors

Fiat Chrysler

Daimler

Volkswagen

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is the current status of Fiat Chrysler regarding emission rule violations?

They have been cleared of all charges

They are still under investigation

They have admitted to all charges

They have not been investigated yet

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What is Daimler required to do as part of their settlement?

Fix all affected vehicles

Recall all diesel vehicles

Develop new emission software

Pay a fine without any further actions

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much will California receive for future environmental enforcement?

$10 million

$17.5 million

$30 million

$25 million