Green Car of the Year finalists announced for L.A. Auto Show

SureValla · 10-07-2009, 12:17 PM

Green Car of the Year finalists announced for L.A. Auto Show | Up to Speed | Los Angeles Times

Nominees:

Audi A3 TDI
Honda Insight
Mercury Milan Hybrid
Toyota Prius
Volkswagen Golf TDI

The winner will be announced Dec. 3.

My bet is on the Milan Hybrid

hill · 10-07-2009, 12:23 PM

Um ... I know they only put about a thousand out so far ... and who knows if they'll ever be SOLD ... in stead of leased (like the EV1) ... but didn't the Auto Show folks forget somebody?

that's WAY greener?

MINIUSA.com

They are factory built ... so what'd I miss. And there's the Tesla, too ... aka "chopped liver" to the list maker, apparently.

.

SureValla · 10-07-2009, 05:38 PM

they probably aren't up for the award b/c of this requirement:

"The award's aim is to recognize vehicles available in dealer showrooms"

There are no dealers near me with the tesla for example.

drees · 10-07-2009, 06:13 PM

The winner should be the one responsible for the most "greening". Given than the Prius should just about out-sell all of those cars combined, I think it's obvious which car should win.

hyo silver · 10-07-2009, 08:16 PM

It's not green, it's a car. Less black, maybe - a better choice for many, and worthy of accolades - but not green.

bwilson4web · 10-07-2009, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SureValla

Nominees:

Audi A3 TDI
Honda Insight
Mercury Milan Hybrid
Toyota Prius
Volkswagen Golf TDI

The winner will be announced Dec. 3.

2008 - VW Jetta TDI
2007 - Chevy Tahoe two-mode
2006 - Toyota Camry Hybrid

Given their past performance, I don't really care because their judgement is so obviously not worthy.

Bob Wilson

hill · 10-07-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hyo silver

It's not green, it's a car. Less black, maybe - a better choice for many, and worthy of accolades - but not green.

My point too. but enter the very worthy EV's (mini IS sold nation wide btw) into the mix ... especially if one is powering it off their solar PV, and you have a half way decent argument that the transportation IS somewhat green.

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hampdenwireless · 10-07-2009, 11:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwilson4web

2008 - VW Jetta TDI
2007 - Chevy Tahoe two-mode
2006 - Toyota Camry Hybrid

Given their past performance, I don't really care because their judgement is so obviously not worthy.

Bob Wilson

Its even worse because the VW Jetta is not supposed to burn Bio-Diesel above B5.... they and made so few of the Chevy 2mode's!

The Prius and the Milan would both be winners to me, with the Prius ahead as it is the highest mpg of that group.

SureValla · 10-08-2009, 07:25 PM

I think they like to award it to cars that push the boundaries of what we consider a hybrid (aka prius) for your everyday person which is why the prius doesnt win every year.

hampdenwireless · 10-09-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SureValla

I think they like to award it to cars that push the boundaries of what we consider a hybrid (aka prius) for your everyday person which is why the prius doesnt win every year.

The Prius has NEVER won this award. The past winners listed are all of the winners.

10-07-2009, 12:17 PM	#1
SureValla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 505 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	Green Car of the Year finalists announced for L.A. Auto Show Green Car of the Year finalists announced for L.A. Auto Show \| Up to Speed \| Los Angeles Times Nominees: Audi A3 TDI Honda Insight Mercury Milan Hybrid Toyota Prius Volkswagen Golf TDI The winner will be announced Dec. 3. My bet is on the Milan Hybrid

10-07-2009, 12:23 PM	#2
hill High Fiber Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South OC So Cal & the Flathead Valley MT Posts: 3,886 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 15 Thanked 93 Times in 68 Posts Friends: 12	Re: Green Car of the Year finalists announced for L.A. Auto Show Um ... I know they only put about a thousand out so far ... and who knows if they'll ever be SOLD ... in stead of leased (like the EV1) ... but didn't the Auto Show folks forget somebody? that's WAY greener? MINIUSA.com They are factory built ... so what'd I miss. And there's the Tesla, too ... aka "chopped liver" to the list maker, apparently. .

10-07-2009, 05:38 PM	#3
SureValla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 505 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Green Car of the Year finalists announced for L.A. Auto Show they probably aren't up for the award b/c of this requirement: "The award's aim is to recognize vehicles available in dealer showrooms" There are no dealers near me with the tesla for example.

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drees Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 780 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 120 Thanked 48 Times in 41 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Green Car of the Year finalists announced for L.A. Auto Show The winner should be the one responsible for the most "greening". Given than the Prius should just about out-sell all of those cars combined, I think it's obvious which car should win.

10-08-2009, 07:25 PM	#9
SureValla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 505 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 17 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Green Car of the Year finalists announced for L.A. Auto Show I think they like to award it to cars that push the boundaries of what we consider a hybrid (aka prius) for your everyday person which is why the prius doesnt win every year.

10-07-2009, 08:16 PM	#5
hyo silver awaaay Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 10,730 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 47 Thanked 153 Times in 108 Posts Friends: 63	It's not green, it's a car. Less black, maybe - a better choice for many, and worthy of accolades - but not green.

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