Fed Emissions Rollback Might Finally Fix How US Vehicles Are Classified

Much will happen in the auto industry over the next four years, including the reclassification of vehicles for the US market, based on new, less-stringent corporate average fuel economy standards announced this week. Starting in model year 2030, the US Department of Transportation wants vehicle classifications to reflect reality, eliminating a decades-old loophole that allowed many popular vehicles – ranging from the massive Chevrolet Suburban to the old Chrysler PT Cruiser to be labeled as light trucks.