What Car? Green Awards to be held on September 19, 2012

The What Car? Green Awards 2012 will take place on September 19 at the Imagination Gallery, London, celebrating the best green cars in several notable categories. This year's awards will be sponsored by EDF Energy who say; "Electric vehicles demonstrate important developments that have been made in low-carbon motoring,” said Angus Wilby, Head of Energy Services at EDF Energy. “As the largest producer of low-carbon electricity in Britain and provider of electric vehicle recharging solutions for homes and businesses, EDF Energy’s sponsorship of the What Car? Green Awards is the perfect opportunity for us to demonstrate our commitment.” The categories this year will include the best super-mini, small family car, family car, executive car, MPV, alternative-fuel car, SUV, fun car, and the overall winner. Judging will not only take into consideration the CO₂ output, but will evaluate whole-life costs, drive-ability and reliability. Last year’s big winner was the Vauxhall Ampera.  Who will take the overall prize this year? Could the BMW ActiveHybrid 5 be in the running or will we see the electric Volkswagen Golf Blue-e-Motion take top spot?

What Car? publishing director Andrew Golby said: “The What Car? Green Awards advise an increasing number of motorists looking for greener motoring. The industry is delivering ever-greener and cleaner cars, and our awards will help narrow down the choice for consumers in what can be a complex arena.”

For more details on the upcoming awards and to learn more about the best of last year's green vehicles, please visit What Car? website by clicking here.