Why don some vehicles have fuel economy numbers?
Federal fuel economy requirements currently apply only to light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks weighing under 8,500 pounds (gross vehicle weight rating). This excludes some of the heaviest pickups, vans and SUVs. However, beginning with 2011 models, fuel economy estimates will be required for vehicles known as “Medium Duty Passenger Vehicles,” which are SUVs and vans rated at 10,000 pounds (gross vehicle weight rating).
Federal fuel economy requirements currently apply only to light-duty vehicles and light-duty trucks weighing under 8,500 pounds (gross vehicle weight rating). This excludes some of the heaviest pickups, vans and SUVs. However, beginning with 2011 models, fuel economy estimates will be required for vehicles known as “Medium Duty Passenger Vehicles,” which are SUVs and vans rated at 10,000 pounds (gross vehicle weight rating).
