Green Car of the Year

Audi Q4 e-tron is 2022 Green Car of the Year; Green Car Awards Winners Include Lucid, Tesla, Hyundai, BrightDrop, and Chevrolet

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Thursday, November 4, 2021

It's joined by an exceptional field of winners in five additional Green Car Awards categories including the Lucid Air, Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Hyundai IONIQ 5, BrightDrop EV600, and Tesla Model S Plaid.

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  • It's joined by an exceptional field of winners in five additional Green Car Awards categories including the Lucid Air, Chevrolet Bolt EUV, Hyundai IONIQ 5, BrightDrop EV600, and Tesla Model S Plaid.
  • "This is a well-earned win for Audi and its exceptional Q4 e-tron and Q4 e-tron Sportback," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com .
  • Since the first Green Car of the Year was announced in 2005, the Green Car Awards have expanded to recognize an increasing array of 'greener' vehicles in categories important to consumers.
  • Two additional awards, 2022 Green Truck of the Year and 2022 Family Green Car of the Year, will be announced at the San Antonio Auto & Truck Show on November 12.

Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2022 Green Car of the Year's All-Electric Field, Other High-Profile Green Car Awards

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Friday, October 22, 2021

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Car Journal has announced finalists for six award categories in its prestigious 2022 Green Car Awards™ program, including the industry's coveted Green Car of the Year®. Finalists for the magazine's signature 2022 Green Car of the Year award are the Audi Q4 e-tron, BMW i4, Kia EV6, Rivian R1T, and Volvo C40 Recharge.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Car Journal has announced finalists for six award categories in its prestigious 2022 Green Car Awards program, including the industry's coveted Green Car of the Year.
  • "This marks the first time in Green Car of the Year's 17 year history that all finalists are battery electric vehicles, and the only time a truck has made the Green Car of the Year field," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com .
  • Green Car Journal'sannual Green Car of the Year winner is selected by an esteemed jury representing the nation's important energy efficiency and environmental organizations, plus celebrity auto expert Jay Leno and Green Car Journal staff.
  • Green Car of the Year has headlined the Green Car Awards since 2005 and has been joined by awards in other significant categories over the years.

Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2021 Green Car of the Year; Winner to be Announced at Virtual Greenbuild International Conference + Expo on November 10 

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Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Since 2005, the Green Car of the Yearaward has recognized the years moststandoutnewmodelthat raises the bar in environmental performance, said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher ofGreen Car Journaland GreenCarJournal.com .

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  • Since 2005, the Green Car of the Yearaward has recognized the years moststandoutnewmodelthat raises the bar in environmental performance, said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher ofGreen Car Journaland GreenCarJournal.com .
  • Todaysimperativefor vehicleswithlower carbon emissions, higher efficiency, andimproved environmental impactmakes recognizing green car leadership more important than ever, and were proud to be doing so this year at Greenbuild.
  • Selecting the Green Car of the Yearwinner is an esteemed jury comprised of environmental end energy leaders, plus celebrity auto enthusiast Jay Leno andGreen Car Journaleditors.
  • The Green Car Awards program is an important part ofGreen Car Journal'smission to showcase environmental progress in the automotive field.

Toyota Corolla Awarded 2020 Green Car Of The Year And Honda CR-V 2020 Green SUV Of The Year

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Toyota's all-new generation 2020 Toyota Corolla, including the Corolla Hybrid, has won Green Car Journal's coveted 2020 Green Car of the Year award, with the 2020 Honda CR-V and all-new CR-V Hybrid named the magazine's prestigious 2020 Green SUV of the Year.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Toyota's all-new generation 2020 Toyota Corolla, including the Corolla Hybrid, has won Green Car Journal's coveted 2020 Green Car of the Year award, with the 2020 Honda CR-V and all-new CR-V Hybrid named the magazine's prestigious 2020 Green SUV of the Year.
  • "The 2020 Toyota Corolla and Honda CR-V earned their respective 2020 Green Car of the Year and 2020 Green SUV of the Year distinctions by standing out with their exceptional efficiency, desired features, and satisfying driving experience," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com .
  • By virtue of their notable 'green' credentials and environmental achievement, each of these Green Car Awards finalists are honored with Green Car Journal's prestigious 2020 Green Car Product of Excellence recognition.
  • Green Car of the Year, Green SUV of the Year, Green Car Awards, and Green Car Product of Excellence are trademarks of Green Car Journal and RJ Cogan Specialty Publications Group, Inc.

2020 Honda CR-V Named Green SUV of the Year by Green Car Journal

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The freshened 2020 Honda CR-V and all-new CR-V Hybrid have been named the 2020 Green SUV of the Year by Green Car Journal, the second time Honda has won Green SUV of the Year, and the sixth time a Honda vehicle has earned recognition from Green Car Journal.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The freshened 2020 Honda CR-V and all-new CR-V Hybrid have been named the 2020 Green SUV of the Year by Green Car Journal, the second time Honda has won Green SUV of the Year, and the sixth time a Honda vehicle has earned recognition from Green Car Journal.
  • "Honda's CR-V is already efficient as a conventionally-powered model and well-established as a driver favorite," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com .
  • The 2020 CR-V and CR-V Hybrid mark the sixth time Honda has been awarded by Green Car Journal.
  • Last year, the 2019 Honda Insight became the fourth Honda passenger car to win Green Car of the Year, joining prior winners the 2012 Honda Civic Natural Gas, 2014 Honda Accord, and 2018 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid, Clarity Electric and Clarity Fuel Cell, while the 2016 Honda HR-V won Green SUV of the Year.

Toyota Corolla Awarded 2020 Green Car Of The Year And Honda CR-V 2020 Green SUV Of The Year

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Toyota's all-new generation 2020 Toyota Corolla, including the Corolla Hybrid, has won Green Car Journal's coveted 2020 Green Car of the Year award, with the 2020 Honda CR-V and all-new CR-V Hybrid named the magazine's prestigious 2020 Green SUV of the Year.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Toyota's all-new generation 2020 Toyota Corolla, including the Corolla Hybrid, has won Green Car Journal's coveted 2020 Green Car of the Year award, with the 2020 Honda CR-V and all-new CR-V Hybrid named the magazine's prestigious 2020 Green SUV of the Year.
  • "The 2020 Toyota Corolla and Honda CR-V earned their respective 2020 Green Car of the Year and 2020 Green SUV of the Year distinctions by standing out with their exceptional efficiency, desired features, and satisfying driving experience," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com .
  • By virtue of their notable 'green' credentials and environmental achievement, each of these Green Car Awards finalists are honored with Green Car Journal's prestigious 2020 Green Car Product of Excellence recognition.
  • Green Car of the Year, Green SUV of the Year, Green Car Awards, and Green Car Product of Excellence are trademarks of Green Car Journal and RJ Cogan Specialty Publications Group, Inc.

Co-Rolling in the Green

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

PLANO, Texas, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid may come in 8 colors, but according to the Green Car Journal, all of them are green.

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  • PLANO, Texas, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The all-new 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid may come in 8 colors, but according to the Green Car Journal, all of them are green.
  • An 11-member panel of experts has selected the world's best-selling sedan and its first-ever hybrid variant as the 2020 Green Car of the Year.
  • "The new Corolla and Corolla Hybrid represent significant achievements for Toyota and clearly deserve the 2020 Green Car of the Year honor," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com .
  • "We at Toyota are truly grateful for Green Car Journal recognizing our 2020 Corolla and Corolla Hybrid as Green Car of the Year," said Bill Fay, senior vice president of Automotive Operations at Toyota Motor North America.

RAM 1500 Wins Green Car Journal's 2020 Green Truck of the Year, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Takes 2020 Family Green Car of the Year Honor

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Car Journal has selected the RAM 1500 as its 2020 Green Truck of the Year and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV as the magazine's inaugural 2020 Family Green Car of the Year.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Car Journal has selected the RAM 1500 as its 2020 Green Truck of the Year and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV as the magazine's inaugural 2020 Family Green Car of the Year.
  • Vying for 2020 Family Green Car of the Year were the Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Hyundai Venue, Kia Niro, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, and Nissan Versa.
  • By virtue of their environmental achievement and distinction among their peers, each of these 2020 Green Car Awards finalists is recognized with Green Car Journal's 2020 Green Car Product of Excellence honor.
  • Green Truck of the Year, Family Green Car of the Year, Green Car Awards, and the Green Car Product of Excellence are trademarks of Green Car Journal and RJ Cogan Specialty Publications Group, Inc.

Nissan LEAF Wins 2019 Connected Green Car of the Year and Chevrolet 2019 Green Car Technology of the Year at the Washington Auto Show

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Thursday, April 4, 2019

WASHINGTON, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nissan LEAF was named Green Car Journal's 2019 Connected Green Car of the Year today during a Green Car Awards press conference at The Washington Auto Show in Washington, D.C. Chevrolet's Dynamic Fuel Management took top honors as the magazine's 2019 Green Car Technology of the Year.

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  • WASHINGTON, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nissan LEAF was named Green Car Journal's 2019 Connected Green Car of the Year today during a Green Car Awards press conference at The Washington Auto Show in Washington, D.C. Chevrolet's Dynamic Fuel Management took top honors as the magazine's 2019 Green Car Technology of the Year.
  • "Nissan's LEAF has impeccable 'green' credentials and a highly-desirable array of advanced and connected features," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of the award-winning Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com .
  • Along with the Nissan LEAF, finalists for Connected Green Car of the Year were the Audi e-tron, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Tesla Model 3, and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
  • By virtue of their environmental leadership, all finalists are honored with Green Car Journal's 2019 Product of Excellence recognition.

Green Car Journal and The Washington Auto Show Announce Finalists for 2019 Connected Green Car of the Year™ and Green Car Technology of the Year™

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Thursday, March 7, 2019

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Green Car Journal, recognized as the industry authority on 'green' cars since 1992, has announced finalists for its 2019 Connected Green Car of the Year and Green Car Technology of the Year.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Green Car Journal, recognized as the industry authority on 'green' cars since 1992, has announced finalists for its 2019 Connected Green Car of the Year and Green Car Technology of the Year.
  • Winners will be identified at a Green Car Awards press conference on April 4 at The Washington Auto Show in Washington, D.C.
    Finalists for 2019 Connected Green Car of the Year are the Audi e-tron, Nissan LEAF, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Tesla Model 3, and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid.
  • Advanced technologies vying for 2019 Green Car Technology of the Year focus on efficient internal combustion, electrification, and alternative fuels.
  • Connected Green Car of the Year, Green Car Technology of the Year, and the Green Car Awards are trademarks of Green Car Journal and RJ Cogan Specialty Publications Group, Inc.