Chevrolet Volt Named 2016 Canadian Green Car of the Year by Automotive Journalists Association of Canada


Chevrolet Volt Named 2016 Canadian Green Car of the Year by Automotive Journalists Association of Canada

Volt offers affordable and innovative electrification options for Canadians

2016-03-23

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VANCOUVER (Wednesday, March 23, 2016)The 2016 Chevrolet Volt was announced today as the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada’s 2016 Canadian Green Car of the Year at the Vancouver International Auto Show.

“Chevrolet is honoured to receive AJAC’s Canadian Green Car of the Year award, as it reinforces our commitment to being a leader in electrification,” said Laura Pacey, brand director, Chevrolet in Canada. “The second-generation Volt is a no-compromise electric car, delivering up to 85 kilometres of EV range, greater efficiency and stronger acceleration, making it the most innovative plug-in vehicle in the industry.”

The Canadian Green Car of the Year entries are selected from eligible entries in the Canadian Car of the Year program. All vehicles are part of the “TestFest” program, in which more than 70 of Canada’s top auto journalists drive entries back-to-back for evaluation, including the Green vehicles. The Green entries are then re-evaluated against each other under a separate set of specific Green criteria, with their original category scoring is factored in.  Vote tabulation and results are handled by the international accounting firm KPMG. Of the four entries vying for for CGCOTY, Chevrolet, Honda, and Hyundai beat out the Smart ForTwo Coupe for the three finalist positions.

The 2016 Chevrolet Volt electric vehicle with extended range, showcases a sleeker, sportier design that offers up to 85 kilometres of EV range, greater efficiency and stronger acceleration. The Volt’s new propulsion system offers a significantly increased total driving range while the new 1.5L range extender, designed to use regular unleaded fuel, offers a combined fuel consumption rating of 5.6 L/100km eliminating range anxiety.

“We are also committed to working with governments across Canada that are investing in better recharging infrastructure and providing Canadian consumers with a range of incentives to increase EV adoption,” said David Paterson, vice-president, corporate environmental affairs, General Motors Canada.

Joining the Volt at the Vancouver International Auto Show is the winner of the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show Best of Show award, the all-new 2017 Chevrolet Bolt EV. The Bolt EV is changing the game with up to 320km of pure electric range at an affordable price.  The Chevrolet Volt, Bolt EV and the Spark EV round out Chevrolet’s electric offerings with more plug-in electric vehicles than any other brand.

This latest accolade for the Chevrolet Volt compliments the Green Car of the Year awarded to the Volt by the Green Car Journal.  It was the second time the Volt won the award.

About Chevrolet Canada

Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, doing business in more than 115 countries and selling more than 4.8 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.ca, on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/chevroletcanada or by following @ChevroletCanada on Twitter.

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