light-duty

[ lahyt-doo-tee, -dyoo- ]

adjective

1. made or designed to withstand comparatively moderate loads, use, or stress:

   light-duty trucks.

Example Sentences

In 2022, California accounted for 37% of the nation’s light-duty electric vehicles, or about six times more than Florida, the state in second place, according to the U.S.

From Seattle Times

The new EPA standards would represent a nearly 50% reduction in projected fleet average greenhouse gas emissions levels for light-duty vehicles and a 44% reduction for medium duty-vehicles, the agency said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

In 2022, SAE International — an association of engineers and technical transport experts — finalized the first standard for stationary wireless charging for light-duty vehicles, a category that includes passenger cars.

From Seattle Times

Among the findings: Around 21 million Americans account for 35 percent of the nation’s gasoline use from private light-duty vehicles — cars, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, vans and minivans.

From New York Times

The project includes installation of six large chargers for heavy-duty vehicles and 30 fast chargers for light-duty vehicles; solar and battery energy storage systems; and amenities such as rest areas.

From Seattle Times