On August 15th 2017, iCET released its 7th Green Car China Ranking report at the presence of over 10 media reports. The released was followed by our traditional expert panel discussion, which this year was themed "How far can traditional fuel vehicle go". Among participants were Dr. Jiang Kejun, senior researcher of the Energy Research Institute (ERI) of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), Dr. Liu Zongwei, associate professor of Tsinghua Automotive Strategy Research Institute (TASRI), Mr. Ma Dong, program director of Vehicle Emissions Control Center of the MEP (MEP-VECC), Ms. Xin Yan, the Program Officer of Transportation Program, Energy Foundation China, Mr. Sun Hongbo, founder of Xiaoxiongyouhao, Mr. Wang Changqing, Manager of north China area at Star Charge, and Dr. An Feng, Founder and Executive Director of iCET.

On the top of the GCC2017 ranking list were the Corolla hybrid (same as last year!) and Volkswagon up! (new comer! Also got ranked first by its Green Score). Our Blue score leader of the year was the Honda New Fit. In comparison to last year, the Top100 average Green Score improved by 7%, the Blue Score improved by 3%, and average fuel costs decreased by 26%. The full ranking and analysis results can be downloaded for free from www.icet.org.cn or www.greencarchina.org.

The Green Car China (GCC) system, jointly initiated with the Vehicle Emissions Control Center of the MEP (MEP-VECC) in 2006, was established and managed by the Innovation Center for Energy and Transportation (iCET). The Green Car China system includes a website, WeChat, annual report, test driving events and methodology. During the last six years, the GCC ranking demonstrated to intrigue auto manufactures' and official interests, and is gradually being accounted for in consumer purchase choices. iCET strives to maintain the scientific excellence of the GCC methodology and its transparency for guarding and accelerating the smooth transition to cleaner cars. GCC has been supported by the Energy Foundation China since 2006 and in 2015 was also supported by the Rockefeller Brothers Fund (RBF) and the SEE foundation. Since 2014 the GCC has been endorsed by the UNEP China as part of its sustainable consumption and consumption program.