US imposes record $1.7-billion environmental fine on Cummins

Truck engine-maker Cummins agreed to pay $1.68-billion fine to settle claims that it illegally altered engines to bypass emission tests. It's the second-largest environmental fine imposed by US Justice Department. "The types of devices...Cummins installed in its engines to cheat federal environmental laws have significant...impact on people's health," US Attorney General Merrick Garland said.