
In 2014, the car manufacturers were hit with $350 million in charges by the U.S. government for overemphasizing fuel economy ratings. Under the accord, which included the sale of 1.2 million automobiles and SUVs, the vehicle companies paid a $100 million charge, invested around $50 million to prevent future offenses and surrendered emissions credits approximated to be worth over $200 million. That settlement was on top of $395 million the car manufacturers consented to pay in 2013 to solve claims from the owners of the automobiles.



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