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Old 11-26-2017, 06:12 AM   #26 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Old Tele man View Post
Blame it on EPA: CARS (light-duty vehicles) must meet "tight" EPA emissions standards, while TRUCKS have "looser" emission standards. The Prius V is classified as a car (Light Duty Vehicle) while most CUV are being classified as trucks (H.D. Vehicle).
Those different emission standards for vehicles that often are too close when it comes to their GVWR and load capacities is pointless.
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