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Source: Redon, et al. (2014) “Meeting Stringent 2025 Emissions and Fuel Efficiency Regulations with an Opposed-Piston, Light-Duty Diesel Engine.” SAE Technical Paper 2014-01-1187, http://papers.sae.org/2014-01-1187/ (abstract)...this study shows that the final 2025 light-truck CAFE fuel economy regulation not only has the potential to be met but also the potential to be exceeded with a full-size 5,500 lb. pick-up truck by simply applying the Achates Power technology without any hybridization or vehicle improvements....
More info available at http://www.greencarcongress.com/2014/04/20140415-achates.html.