In a first, 3 Green Car Awards to be presented at the WAS

In a first, 3 Green Car Awards to be presented at the WAS

The Green Car Journal will expand its presence at the Washington Auto Show, for the first time giving out three Green Car Awards, for technology, SUV and luxury green cars.

Green Car Technology Award finalists comprise an array of technologies that make it possible for vehicle models of all types to achieve improved environmental performance. The field of finalists includes the BMW i8 Plug-in Hybrid Powertrain, BMW i3 Rex Range Extender, Chevrolet CNG Bi-Fuel Powertrain, Ford F-150 Aluminum Body, Ford 2.7-liter EcoBoost V-6, Honda 1.5-liter Earth Dreams Engine, Kia Soul Electric Powertrain, Tesla Dual Motor AWD, Volvo Drive-E and the VW e-Golf Electric Powertrain. The Cadillac ELRês •Regen on Demandê system was honored as the Green Car Technology Award winner in 2014, with Mazdaês SKYACTIV technology honored in 2013.

Green SUV of the Year finalists include the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell, Jeep Grand Cherokee EcoDiesel, Lexus NX 300h and Mazda CX-5. These crossovers and SUVs include hybrid, hydrogen, high efficiency gasoline and clean diesel models.

Finalists for Luxury Green Car of the Year are the Audi A8 TDI, BMW i8, Cadillac ELR, Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid and Tesla Model S. The field includes clean diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric aspirational vehicles.

–As the central address where the auto industry meets public policy, the Washington Auto Show recognizes the critical role of sustainability in this sector and our role in promoting progress,” said Auto Show Communications Director Barbara Pomerance.