Transportation
GM to Forfeit Emissions Credits in Pollution Settlement With EPA
- 6 million SUVs, pickups released more pollution than reported
- Extra emissions from MY 2012-2018 vehicles found in testing
General Motors Co. has agreed to resolve allegations that nearly 6 million of its pickups and sport-utility vehicles released more emissions than the company reported, reaching a deal with the Biden administration to retire 50 million metric tons of carbon credits to offset the pollution.
The move is the result of a US Environmental Protection Agency investigation targeting certain 2012-2018 model year GM vehicles. Testing by the agency and GM found the vehicles were emitting more than 10% higher carbon dioxide on average than originally claimed in the automaker’s compliance reports.