EcoENERGY Award Winners Announced

The ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards are a part of the Government of Canada's ecoENERGY initiative – a $3.6-billion package of focused 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 ten 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 has also released the 2008 Fuel Consumption Guide, which allows consumers to compare fuel consumption ratings and check carbon dioxide emissions of passenger cars and light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. More details about the 2008 ecoENERGY for Vehicles Awards and the 2008 Fuel Consumption Guide are available at www.nrcan.gc.ca/media. http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/media/newsreleases/2008/200811_e.htm

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