NRCan: Canada Recognizes Best Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
February 27, 2008 // Published as a news service by IHS
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Canada's government recognized the manufacturers of the most fuel-efficient cars and light trucks for 2008 through the ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards.
Since about half of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by individual Canadians come from driving, the use of fuel-efficient vehicles is an effective way to reduce GHG emissions.
The ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards are a part of Canada's ecoENERGY initiative - a $3.6 billion package of measures to help Canadians use energy more efficiently, boost renewable energy supplies and develop cleaner energy technologies.
The winners of the 2008 awards in each of the 10 vehicle classes are:
- Two-seater car: smart fortwo.
- Subcompact car: MINI Cooper/Cooper Clubman and Toyota Yaris (co-winners).
- Compact car: Honda Civic Hybrid.
- Mid-size car: Toyota Prius.
- Full-size car: Honda Accord Sedan.
- Station wagon: Honda Fit.
- Pickup truck: Ford Ranger and Mazda B2300 (co-winners).
- Special purpose vehicle: Ford Escape Hybrid.
- Minivan: Mazda5.
- Large van: Chevrolet Express Cargo/GMC Savana Cargo.
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) also released the 2008 Fuel Consumption Guide, which allows consumers to compare fuel consumption ratings and check carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of passenger cars and light-duty vehicles sold in Canada.
For more information about the 2008 ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards and the 2008 Fuel Consumption Guide, go to www.nrcan.gc.ca/media.
Source: Natural Resources Canada (NRCan).