Thursday, Dec. 3   9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
First-come, first-served basis for credentialed journalists

The Green Cars/LA Auto Show Ride & Drive enables journalists to experience back-to-back comparison drives of exciting, new and experimental models that offer high fuel efficiency, low environmental impact or run on a variety of alternative fuels. Manufacturers will provide a rare opportunity for journalists to perform real-world testing of debut vehicles on LA city streets.

Credentialed journalists may reserve vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis at the registration area in the South Hall Lobby beginning at 9:30 am.

Participating Vehicles
  • Audi A3 TDI
  • BMW ActiveHybrid X6
  • Chevy Equinox Fuel Cell
  • Ford Escape PHEV (plug-in hybrid)
  • Ford Focus BEV (battery electric vehicle)
  • Honda FCX Clarity
  • Honda Insight
  • Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid
  • Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid
  • MINI-E
  • Mitsubishi i car
  • Mitsubishi i-MiEV
  • Porsche Cayenne Diesel
  • Porsche Cayenne Hybrid
  • Toyota Prius
  • Volkswagen Golf TDI
    Volkswagen Jetta SportWagon TDI
    Volkswagen Polo 1.6 TDI
    Volkswagen Touareg TDI

Southern California Edison will be at this year's show giving attendees an early view of what they need to do to get their home plug-in vehicle ready. They'll get answers to frequently asked questions about electricity rates, charging equipment installation options, and when to call the electric utility. Southern California Edison (SCE) is one of the nation's largest electric utilities, serving a population of nearly 14 million via 4.9 million customer accounts. SCE operates the nation's largest private electric vehicle fleet, including almost 300 vehicles that have logged more than 17 million miles.

Plastics Make it PossibleSM is a new campaign sponsored by the American Chemistry Council that highlights innovative uses of plastics. Within the automotive industry, plastics are helping improve vehicles through safety, performance and style. When it comes to the latest “green” vehicles, plastics allow manufacturers to make cars lighter and more fuel efficient, reducing green house gas emissions. Over the past decade, recycled plastics have been increasingly used in vehicle interiors and upholstery, allowing plastics to live a second life in automobiles.

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