CA-AG v. Hino Motors, Ltd.

Hino Motors, Ltd. allegedly fraudulently obtained low emissions vehicle subsidies from the State and allegedly violated California laws including the False Claims Act and Unfair Competition Law, according to CA-AG. Hino regularly altered emission test data, conducted tests improperly, or entirely fabricated data without conducting any underlying tests. Hino also failed to disclose multiple software functions that could reduce the effectiveness of the emission control systems in their engines, increasing emissions that harm Californians’ health and safety.

Summary generated from official California Attorney General press release