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What was the penalty amount sought by the Justice Department against Volkswagen in 2016?

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In 2016, the U.S. Justice Department sought a penalty of up to $46 billion against Volkswagen. This amount was related to the emissions cheating scandal, where Volkswagen was found to have installed software in diesel vehicles that manipulated emissions tests to meet regulatory standards while the cars were actually emitting pollutants far above legal limits. The proposed penalties included fines for violating the Clean Air Act and other related charges. Ultimately, Volkswagen reached a settlement that included a combination of fines, vehicle buybacks, and environmental remediation efforts.

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