Chevrolet
Bolt EV Wins 2017 Canadian Green Car Award
Bolt EV
and Volt also recognized as 2017 winners of the Zero Emission and Plug-in
Hybrid categories respectively
TORONTO (Friday,
April 7, 2017) – The
Chevrolet Bolt EV was recognized today with the 2017 Canadian Green Car Award
at the Green Living Show. This is the second consecutive Car of the Year win
for Chevrolet, after the Volt took home the award in 2016.
The
Bolt EV, winner of this year’s Zero Emission category, was selected by a panel
of top Canadian automotive journalists from among six category winners as the
vehicle that best combines environmental benefits and mass-market appeal. This
year, the 2017 Chevrolet Volt won in the Plug-in Hybrid category.
The Canadian Green Car Awards recognizes
vehicles, widely available in Canada, that combine impressive environmental
attributes with strong mass-market appeal. The assessments included criteria, such as
fuel consumption, emissions and price, as well as the judges’ evaluations of
performance, driving experience, value, features and “green” qualities.
QUOTING:
“It’s
a true honor for Chevrolet to be recognized again with the Canadian Green Car
Award, with Volt in 2016 and now the game-changing Bolt EV in 2017”, said
Matthew Stokes, assistant brand manager, Chevrolet in Canada. “Chevrolet is
committed to innovation and electrification and we are proud to sell more plug-in
electric vehicles in Canada than any other brand.”
2017 BOLT EV BACKGROUND:
The Chevrolet
Bolt EV is on sale now in Canadian dealers and set the range benchmark for an
affordable EV capable of going the distance by delivering up to 383 kilometers
on a full charge.
About The Green Living Show
The Green Living Show is Canada’s largest
consumer show dedicated to simple solutions for leading a healthy and
sustainable lifestyle. This three-day event offers inspiration for all ages and
features influential speakers; eco home, cottage and garden design; local and
organic food and wine tastings; health, wellness and yoga pavilions; eco
fashion and green beauty makeovers; electric and hybrid car test drives;
nature exhibits and fun activities for the entire family. www.greenlivingshow.ca
About the Canadian Green Car Award
The Canadian Green Car Award is Canada’s premier
award recognizing vehicles with the greatest potential for environmental
benefits. The Award is an independent program developed by automotive
journalists Eric Novak, Michael Bettencourt and Peter Gorrie, who comprise its
steering committee. The Award recognizes vehicles, widely available in Canada,
that offer both impressive environmental attributes and strong mass-market
appeal, since any product can have a significant impact only if it sells in large
numbers.
For
more details on the 2017 Canadian Green Car Award, including the list of all
vehicle nominees and the judges who assessed them, visit www.canadiangreencaraward.ca .
(This article is credit of Chevrolet News.)
