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    SCT ducking emissions?

    DETROIT (AP) -- The government says a Florida company will spend more than $6 million in penalties and repair costs for selling computer software that disables automotive emissions controls.

    The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency say that Derive Systems of Sanford, Florida, sold 363,000 products that violated the Clean Air Act.

    In a civil settlement, Derive must pay a $300,000 penalty and spend $6.25 million to fix the products so they don't violate the law. Messages were left Monday seeking comment from Derive.

    Government documents say Derive sold the software under the SCT and Bully Dog brands. The government says hand-held products known as "tuners" would overwrite automaker programs. The software would stop catalytic converters, particulate filters and other emissions controls from working.

    The company also must stop selling the software.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Biz View Post
    DETROIT (AP) -- The government says a Florida company will spend more than $6 million in penalties and repair costs for selling computer software that disables automotive emissions controls.

    The Justice Department and Environmental Protection Agency say that Derive Systems of Sanford, Florida, sold 363,000 products that violated the Clean Air Act.

    In a civil settlement, Derive must pay a $300,000 penalty and spend $6.25 million to fix the products so they don't violate the law. Messages were left Monday seeking comment from Derive.

    Government documents say Derive sold the software under the SCT and Bully Dog brands. The government says hand-held products known as "tuners" would overwrite automaker programs. The software would stop catalytic converters, particulate filters and other emissions controls from working.

    The company also must stop selling the software.
    Wonder how this is going to play out if they can't sell the software. Will that mean in its entirety, or just update to ensure the emissions equipment can't be turned off. Trickle down effect could be massive in the enthusiast community.
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    Fucking government.

    Trump should just dismantle the EPA.

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    a few bad apples...



    Doesn't take a genius to realize they were going to crack down on this eventually.
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    Yup and those who delete cats and smog are also going to ruin the hobby. It’s stupid to remove cats, it just shows your lack of capability and maybe you shouldn’t be in the hobby if you think catalytic converters will suck up more than a few horses...

    It’s always a few people that ruin shit for everyone...

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    Cats are a passive filter. How does a computer reprogram make cats not work?

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    Odd, this article out today as well.

    SANFORD, Fla., Sept. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Derive Systems, a leading automotive aftermarket provider, is pleased to announce that it has entered an agreement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that will establish and promote enhanced practices within the automotive aftermarket industry.
    With the goal of delivering its innovative vehicle technology in a way that creates certainty for its customers, Derive Systems entered into the agreement with EPA. This landmark agreement provides a clear path for Derive's existing tuning products and new products to thrive in the market with EPA's approval, including its market-leading catalog of existing tuners. The agreement additionally resolves EPA allegations primarily stemming from several of its products that were developed by legacy companies prior to Derive's acquisition of them.
    "We are committed to continued cooperation and a partnership with the EPA in the effort to serve our industry and guarantee that standards and practices remain current as automotive aftermarket technology advances," said David Thawley, CEO of Derive Systems. "We look forward to applying the enhanced practices and procedures within our operations and across our brand portfolio and to our continuing leadership position in encouraging the industry to similarly embrace strong environmental performance."
    The agreement between Derive Systems and the EPA is the first of its kind. The newly established practices will include new product development procedures, revamped product testing and an inaugural training and certification program for all employees and product resellers.
    The enhanced procedures set an industry-leading model for automotive aftermarket companies to ensure continued sales of products and the introduction of new products with certainty and continuity in partnership with EPA.
    "As a leader in this market, we take seriously our responsibility to help establish the processes that will ensure that our collective industry is a good corporate citizen," said Thawley. "Our goal with EPA was to find a mutually beneficial solution while continuing to be able to deliver valued products to our loyal customers. Today, I firmly believe we've achieved both and, in doing so, are fulfilling our mission to bring technology innovation to every vehicle on the road."
    Derive Systems is headquartered in Sanford, Florida, with offices in Broomfield, Colorado, and Pocatello, Idaho. Its SCT and Bully Dog brands provide aftermarket products for vehicle enthusiasts; its Derive products serve the fleet industry.

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    Any news is good news. Just depends on how you market it I guess.

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    All "Tuners" will be under the microscope.

    I'm amazed it took this long after the Volkswagen Diesel software scam

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    Maybe the government also needs to look at the coal rolling CN/CP trains, and heavy equipment in construction. I saw a 3 locomotive train this week near Oshawa that was almost spewing as much smoke as an old steam engine.
    The earth draggers in the new subdivsions above me leave a dark cloud with their operation.
    This will only go under ground.

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