Most Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Announced for 2012
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 01/13/12 -- The most fuel-efficient vehicles are now hitting the roads to help Canadians save on fuel costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Honourable Joe Oliver, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced the Government of Canada's 2012 ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards recognizing the most fuel-efficient new vehicles sold in Canada in 10 different classes. Fuel consumption ratings for all 2012 model year vehicles are now available on Natural Resources Canada's (NRCan's) website at .
"These manufacturers are developing the latest vehicle technologies to help Canadians reduce their greenhouse gas emissions," said Minister Oliver. "The fuel consumption ratings for vehicles provide Canadians with the right tools to help make informed decisions to lower their fuel costs while reducing their environmental impact."
Award Winners:
Transportation is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions in Canada, and personal vehicles account for over half of this energy use. The ecoENERGY Efficiency for Vehicles program supports the Government of Canada's commitment to reduce Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions by 17 percent by 2020 - a target that aligns with the U.S.
Consumers can use NRCan's online Fuel Consumption Ratings tool to compare the fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions of new cars and light-duty trucks sold in Canada. This tool allows Canadians to conveniently search for vehicles by class, make, transmission or fuel type and can display the results sorted by model, fuel efficiency or carbon dioxide emissions.
The 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide will be released in January. The guide lists fuel consumption information for new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada and will be available at most new vehicle dealerships, motor vehicle licence agencies, participating Canadian Automobile Association offices and participating credit union offices across Canada.
NRCan's news releases and backgrounders are available at .
Backgrounder
The 2012 ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards
Each year since 1999, Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) recognizes the manufacturers of the most fuel-efficient new vehicles sold in Canada in each of 10 classes. The 2012 ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards will be presented at the Canadian International AutoShow in partnership with the Canadian automobile industry and its associations.
The winning vehicles for model year 2012 are:
Two-seater car: Honda CR-Z (co-winner)
Two-seater car: smart fortwo (co-winner)
Subcompact car: Mitsubishi i-MiEV
Compact car: Chevrolet Volt(i)
Mid-size car: Nissan LEAF
Full-size car: Hyundai Sonata
Station wagon: Toyota Prius v
Pickup truck: Toyota Tacoma
Special purpose vehicle: Ford Escape Hybrid
Minivan: Mazda5
Large van: Ford Transit Connect Van
Le is gasoline litre equivalent; gale is gasoline imperial gallon equivalent.
Contacts:
Media may contact:
Patricia Best
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister
Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa
613-996-2007
Media Relations
Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa
613-992-4447
The general public may contact:
Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. EST
613-995-0947
TTY: 613-996-4397
(teletype for the hearing-impaired)
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