Split-screen car regulation breakdownfrom @carswithpearce

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This is crazy. The US government just legally changed the definition of a truck here in America, and it is going to completely change the car market for the next few years. Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced they are rewriting the federal definition of a truck, which is crazy because it completely changes the fuel economy requirements, design, manufacturing, and so much about cars here in America. You see, right now, the definition of a truck is very loose here in The US. So almost every automaker takes advantage of a specific loophole. They can classify things like minivans, SUVs, and even crossovers as light trucks. So they have substantially lower miles per gallon requirements. Well, that loophole is ending. Starting in 2030, in order for a vehicle to classify as a light truck, it must either have an open cargo bed, obviously, meet heavy duty work truck requirements, or demonstrate genuine off road capability, including specific ground clearance and breakover angles. So what does all of that mean? Well, a lot. For one, you're probably gonna start seeing even more hybrids and EVs so that these companies can fit emission standards across their fleet. But then on the other side, a lot of SUVs are gonna start looking like Ford Broncos or Jeep Wranglers so they can pass as a light truck from the off roading requirement. In the meantime though, these cars are just gonna get more expensive as everybody figures it out. So, yeah, another thing to worry about. But let me know what you guys