2014 Honda Accord Wins “2014 Green Car of the Year” Award by Green Car Journal

Michael Accavitti, Senior Vice President at American Honda accepts 2014 Green Car of the Year for the 2014 Accord from Ron Cogan, publisher of Green Car Journal.

The name Honda and recognition seem to be going hand-in-hand, especially in the last couple of years since the models have won recognition at all levels. Adding another feather to this cap, the extremely popular 2014 Honda Accord has been named as the “2014 Green Car of the Year” by Green Car Journal. This award recognizes the class-leading environmental performance of the Accord models, including their fuel efficiency and low emission records. The Accord has also won the Journal’s ‘Top 5 Green Cars for 2014’ award and its ‘Green Car Product of Excellence’ award as well.

This Accord model managed to woo the selectors not only with its fuel efficiency limits but also for its overall performance and comfortable driving experience. This car is adept for those seeking higher fuel efficiency as well as for those looking for superb technological features and overall driving comfort. The 2014 Honda Accord models combine the best of hybrid, plug-in choices and internal combustion features which make these cars stand out in the crowd.

The 2014 Honda Accord lineup of models feature Honda’s new and extremely efficient Earth Dreams Technology powertrains which makes these cars the best among the lot. These models feature the next-generation 2.4-liter, direct-injected 4-cylinder engine with continuous variable transmission or the six-speed manual transmission. As a result of these efficient engines, Honda’s 2014 Accord models come with an incredible fuel efficiency of 36mpg highway for 4-cylinder models and 34mpg highway for V6 models. The Accord Plug-In model also offers a decent mileage of 115 MPGe and the Hybrid Sedan model offers a jaw dropping EPA rating of 50mpg city.

Not only in terms of fuel economy and engine, the 2014 Honda Accord models have also been the leaders in meeting the industry’s emission standards. The Accord Plug-In model is the first of its kind to have met the SULEV 20 emission standards ever achieved by any ICE vehicle currently available in the market. Also, the Accord was the first vehicle to have met the ULEV (1998) and SULEV (2000) emission standards and is currently the most popular midsize passenger car available in the American market.

When you have so many awards and recognitions under your belt, you do not need to prove your efficiency and popularity in the market, and that’s how it’s with the 2014 Honda Accord models which have managed to achieve it all with great élan and poise.

Based on 2014 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.