DOJ Issues Subpoenas To Automakers In California Emissions Probe

DOJ Issues Subpoenas To Automakers In California Emissions Probe

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The transcript discusses an emissions deal between automakers and California, which led to a DOJ investigation into potential anticompetitive behavior by BMW, Ford, Honda, and Volkswagen. The DOJ issued subpoenas to explore possible collusion. The Trump administration challenged California's authority to set its own emission standards, leading to a lawsuit. A coalition of automakers supported the federal stance, arguing for unified national standards.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which automakers were involved in the emissions deal with California?

Tesla, Chrysler, and Hyundai

BMW, Ford, Honda, and Volkswagen

Toyota, Nissan, and General Motors

Mercedes, Audi, and Subaru

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What was the main concern of the DOJ regarding the automakers' agreement?

Environmental impact

Safety standards

Anticompetitive behavior

Production costs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Trump administration take in response to California's emissions standards?

Ignored the issue

Increased federal emissions standards

Revoked California's authority to set its own standards

Supported California's standards

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did California and other states respond to the Trump administration's decision?

They accepted the decision

They increased their own standards

They filed a lawsuit to block the move

They negotiated a compromise

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stance did a coalition of automakers take regarding the lawsuit against the Trump administration?

They supported California

They remained neutral

They backed the Trump administration

They withdrew from the agreement