The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) is poised and ready to hold its second annual Eco Run this week from June 4th to 6th. Last year, AJAC ventured through Ontario from Brighton to London, but this year the drive will go from the nation’s capital of Ottawa into the province of Quebec eventually ending in Montreal.

The Eco Run is a driving campaign that follows a specific route showcasing different technologies in the automotive industry. There are 22 vehicles involved that range from pure electric vehicles to hybrids to diesel engines and more with the purpose of creating fuel-efficiency awareness and providing consumers with objective research. The range of vehicles will allow consumers to learn about alternative, more fuel-efficient vehicles and gain insight on which type of vehicle can suit their needs.

The Eco Run is not all about cars. The other aspect of the experience is learning how to drive more fuel efficiently. There’s no race involved, but there will be a green jersey competition between the 22 AJAC drivers involved in the event, similar to the yellow jacket in the Tour de France cycling event. The green jersey will be awarded to the driver who exemplifies the best eco-friendly driving.

Stay tuned throughout the week for more info on the AJAC Eco Run through our twitter handle @thedrivermag and @david_miller11.

Here’s the list of the vehicles involved in the Eco Run:

Ford Focus EV

Ford Fusion Energi

Ford C-MAX Hybrid

Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

Porsche Cayenne Diesel

Honda Accord Plug-in Hybrid

Mazda3 SkyActiv

Mazda6 SkyActiv

Mazda CX-5

Mitsubishi I-MiEV

Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid

Dodge Ram 1500 HFE

Infiniti M35 Hybrid

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel

Chevrolet Volt

Smart ForTwo electric 

Mercedes-Benz B250

Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 BlueTEC

Lexus ES 300h

Toyota Prius v

Kia Rio 5-Door LX + Eco

Subaru Forester