The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada’s (AJAC) Eco Run began two years ago on a journey from Brighton to London. Last year, it went east from Ottawa to Montreal. For the third installment of the annual event, AJAC is sending a host of Canadian journalists to the most Western part of Canada – British Columbia.

The Eco Run is set to start in Vancouver on May 6th and will run through Whistler and Pemberton, before making its way back to Vancouver after three days of driving on May 8th. 

There’s been a drop in cars from 22 to 18 for this drive, but that hasn’t halted the enthusiasm and education that this run generates. The overall goal of the Eco Run is to showcase a host of fuel efficient vehicles, small and large, that can reduce the amount of money consumers spend on gas, while bettering our environment at the same time. Most consumers have learned about the benefits of pure-electric cars, but the Eco Run is more than just EVs. Many different vehicles will be on-hand including: hybrids, plug-ins, diesels and straight out more fuel-efficient vehicles with internal combustion engines (ICE).

It’s important to note that no vehicle is declared a winner. The journalists attending the event will drive various vehicles throughout the run, while being observed for fuel efficiency. This gives a chance for consumers to see how these vehicles fare in real-life driving conditions on normal, everyday roads with a mix of highway and city driving. Results will be tabulated after each day, as well as how each individual driver scores on their eco test. 

The Driver’s Dan Heyman will be on-hand for the Eco Run, so stay tuned to see his reflection of the event, as well as his scores. You can follow Dan throughout the event on his twitter feed: @DanTheWheelMan.

Here are the Eco vehicles participating in the event: 

For more information on the Eco Run, please go to: www.ajac.ca/eco-run