Texas AG Reached Settlement with Volkswagen and Audi over Emissions Fraud
MAY 25, 2023
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton reached an agreement with Volkswagen and Audi settling claims that the companies used illegal technology to evade emissions standards. Under the settlement, the companies were required to pay a civil penalty of $85 million.
- Documents: TX Press Release
- Document Type: Press Releases/Statements
- States: Texas
- Issues: Clean Air & Climate Climate Fossil Fuels Greenhouse Gas Emissions Oil and Gas Vehicle Emissions Fraud
- Era: Non-Federal
- Action Type: Environmental Enforcement