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Re:Cummins pickup truck engines systematically tricked air p... by mh- on Saturday December 23, 2023 @04:49PM (#38748575)
I believe it needed the efficiency gains to meet MPG (L/100km) requirements.

So it really couldn't meet both. At least not at the same time.

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Re:Cummins pickup truck engines systematically tricked air p... by anticensor on Saturday December 23, 2023 @04:51PM (#38748603)
It can meet the fuel consumption requirements, but then it would lose at marketing due to the derating required.
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