Settlement resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations involving the sale of “defeat devices” designed to bypass or disable vehicle emissions control systems
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Global Xpress Parts LLC of Elwood, Ind., and Extra Power Performance LLC of Carmel, Ind., to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations involving the sale of “defeat devices” designed to bypass or disable vehicle emissions control systems.
Under the settlement, the companies will pay a combined $552,590 penalty. The companies have also agreed to cease all tampering — and to stop manufacturing or selling defeat devices.
As a result of EPA’s efforts to improve air quality and fuel efficiency, cars and trucks manufactured today emit far less pollution than older vehicles. To meet EPA’s emission standards, engine manufacturers have carefully calibrated their engines and installed sophisticated emissions control systems.
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