The news release notes that between model years 2012 and 2013 the companies sold 1.2 million units that did not meet the specifications the company certified to the EPA, understating both fuel economy and greenhouse gas admissions. Around $93 million of the civil penalty will go to the US government, with the remainder being paid to the California Air Resources Board. In an e-mail, Hyundai representative Chris Hosford said that the company believes this was "an honest mistake" and that the EPA rules suffered from a "lack of clarity." According to CNBC, Hyundai will pay $56.8 million of the fine, with Kia paying the rest. Hyundai will be forfeiting 2.7 million credits, while Kia is giving up 2.1 million.