We’re back for the second year in a row to talk about the Canadian Green Car Award Winners 2018!
Would you be surprised if we said that the Chevrolet Bolt won for the 3rd year in a row???
The Green Living Show
The Green Living Show in Toronto was the host for the Canadian Green Car Award once again this year! 2018 marks the 6th anniversary for the award which is great as green cars are getting more recognition! So yes, this is an award that is given to green cars and the “green” in this context means the most environmentally friendly.
The GCCA
The Canadian Green Car Award is an award put in place by Eric Novak, also known as “Enivro Dad”, Michael Bettencourt and Peter Gorrie from the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) to provide the best available options for those wanting a green car. The results are determined by a highly professional team made up by the AJAC. They also procure the results by test driving and using the cars to ensure their safety and efficiency. In addition, The winning standards rise higher each year to ensure cars and companies are keeping up to date with the latest and “greenest” technologies.
Qualifications
To be qualified, you need to make a green car that is the most innovative in one of four categories: 1) Zero Emissions, 2) Plug-in hybrid, 3) Conventional Hybrid, 4)Efficient Gasoline or Diesel Internal Combustion. The judges pick the winners for each category based on their fuel efficiency, production process, emissions, price, “green” features and mass-market appeal as they believe the more green cars sold, the bigger the impact.
Below is a video by Eric Novak which takes you through the Green Living show with a focus on the CGCA:
2018 Winners
The overall winner of the 2018 CGCA is as mentioned earlier, the Chevrolet Bolt. However, below are the winners from each of the 4 qualifying categories:
1) Zero Emissions: Chevrolet Bolt
2) Plug-in hybrid: Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid
3) Hybrid: Hyundai Ioniq HEV
4) Efficient Gasoline/Diesel Internal Combustion: Honda Civic
Check out Eric Novak’s website: http://envirodad.com/ and YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhbo5tkJxF8 for more information and reviews!
Have you ever been in to the Living Green Show in Toronto? Do you own any of the winning cars? Share your experience with us in the comments!
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The Canadian Green Car Award Winners 2017
