Mercury's Mariner Hybrid is Named the First Green Car of the Year

Mercurys Mariner Hybrid is Named the First Green Car of the Year
Mercury Mariner Hybrid received the '2006 Green Car of the Year' award.

The award winner is determined by an 11-member panel of international jurors comprised of automotive and environmental experts, including Carroll Shelby, Jean-Michel Cousteau and Mario Andretti.

'The Mariner Hybrid is the perfect vehicle for customers who are looking for a distinctive design, the versatility of a sport-utility vehicle, and advanced technology capable of bettering their lives as well as the environment,' said Tom Brewer, general marketing manager, Lincoln Mercury.

'Being selected 'Green Car of the Year' is a great accomplishment.

Mariner Hybrid is helping pave the way for more vehicles to come in the company's expanded commitment to hybrid technology.'

The 'Green Car of the Year' award is designed to recognize environmental leadership in the automotive industry.

The jury includes Green Car Journal staff, as well as experts drawn from transportation technology, automotive design, racing, environmental protection, social engineering and other related fields.

It makes its final selections based on research and driving experience, with an emphasis on vehicles that advance overall efficiency and functionality while decreasing environmental impact.