Work Truck Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

Finalists Announced for 2022 Green Truck of the Year

The awards will be presented on Nov. 12 at this year's San Antonio Auto & Truck Show.

October 13, 2021
Finalists Announced for 2022 Green Truck of the Year

The GMC Hummer EV was introduced in late 2020, and it is scheduled to be available to the public before the end of 2021.

Photo: GMC

2 min to read


The finalists have been announced for Green Car Journal's 2022 Green Truck of the Year and Family Green Car of the Year awards, which will be presented on Nov. 12 at this year's San Antonio Auto & Truck Show at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.

Ad Loading...

For 2022 Green Truck of the Year, the finalists are the Ford F-150, Ford Maverick, GMC Hummer EV, Rivian R1T, and Toyota Tundra.

Ad Loading...

"Pickups are a big thing in Texas and across the country," said Ron Cogan, editor and publisher of Green Car Journal and GreenCarJournal.com. "As one of the top-selling and most desired vehicles on the market, it's important that pickups continue to blend expected truck capabilities with greater levels of environmental performance, and we're definitely seeing that with this year's finalists. Top contenders for Family Green Car of the Year also highlight how today's most family-friendly vehicles are offering high functionality along with notably improved environment impact."

Green Truck of the Year finalists Ford F-150, Ford Maverick, and Toyota Tundra feature hybrid options in their model lineup. The GMC Hummer EV and Rivian R1T are all-electric pickups.

Green Car Journal's Green Car Awards have been presented at the show annually since 2014.

"San Antonians love their trucks more than just about any other place in the world, so we're always glad to celebrate their beauty, and as an added bonus, their efficiency," said Pam Crail, SA Auto Dealers president. "Keeping environmental factors top of mind continues to be so important, especially in South Texas, so it is also important for us to keep highlighting the resourcefulness of these top trucks and cars, recognized by Green Car Journal, each year."

More Sustainability

Blue Republic Services McNeilus Volterra ZSL electric refuse truck parked outside a facility, with Republic Services branding and “This truck runs on electricity” displayed on the body.
Sustainability•by Lauren Fletcher•October 6, 2026

What Republic Services Learned Moving Electric Trucks Beyond the Pilot

With 250 electric refuse trucks now in service, Republic Services is learning that scaling a new powertrain depends as much on routes, drivers, technicians, and daily operations as it does on the truck itself.

Read More →
City Harvest Volvo VNR Electric refrigerated box truck featuring green “Fully Charged to Feed NYC” graphics and messaging highlighting 100% electric, zero-emissions operation.
Sustainability•by News/Media Release•September 29, 2026

City Harvest Begins Using Volvo VNR Electric Trucks to Rescue Food Across New York City

Volvo Trucks North America and the Bronx Is Breathing project team handed over three new Volvo VNR Electric trucks to City Harvest, which will use the trucks to rescue and deliver food throughout the Bronx and across all five boroughs of New York.

Read More →
Three Volvo executives pose with a 2027 International Truck of the Year trophy in front of a teal Volvo FH truck, with two giving thumbs-up gestures.
Sustainability•by News/Media Release•September 22, 2026

Volvo Trucks Wins International Truck of the Year 2027 for its Global Electric Range

Volvo Trucks' global heavy-duty electric range has been named International Truck of the Year 2027. Since 2019, more than 7,000 electric Volvo trucks have driven more than 310 million miles worldwide.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
FFC one day pass announce
Sustainability•by Staff•September 15, 2026

Fleet Forward Conference Introduces One-Day Passes for 2026

New one-day registration gives fleet professionals the flexibility to attend Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday, with passes available for $199 through Sept. 18.

Read More →
Catalyst Mobility logo displayed over an image of an electric commercial truck connected to a charging station inside a facility.
Sustainability•by News/Media Release•September 14, 2026

CALSTART Rebrands as Catalyst Mobility, Will Combine with Forth in 2027

CALSTART has rebranded as Catalyst Mobility and will combine with Forth at the start of 2027. The new organization said it is poised to become one of the world's largest, strongest, and most impactful clean transportation nonprofits.

Read More →
Aerial view of a New York-New Jersey port terminal with shipping containers and cranes, overlaid with CALSTART and Port Authority of NY & NJ logos.
Sustainability•by News/Media Release•September 9, 2026

Electric Truck and Charging Programs to Boost Sustainability at NY & NJ Ports

Together, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey and CALSTART will electrify drayage and terminal operations serving the East Coast’s busiest container port. A pair of incentive programs totaling $45 million has launched to accelerate adoption of zero-emission drayage trucks and terminal tractors.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Conceptual map showing multiple energy paths, including electric, gasoline, propane, and other fuels, converging at the same operational goal.
Sustainability•by Lauren Fletcher•September 3, 2026

The Smart Way to Build a Mixed-Energy Fleet Isn’t About Picking a Side

Mixed-energy fleets aren’t about picking a winning fuel. Sarah Booth of WEX explains how vehicle data, duty cycles, charging strategy, and real-world costs can help fleets choose the right energy source for each job.

Read More →
White dual-axle enclosed equipment trailer with side access doors and a spare tire, parked in a desert landscape with mountains in the background.
Sustainability•by News/Media Release•September 2, 2026

Xos Hub Surpasses One Gigawatt-Hour of Energy Delivered in the Field

A single Xos Hub has surpassed one gigawatt-hour of energy across more than 33,600 charging sessions in the field, demonstrating performance that supports Xos' expansion across new products and markets.

Read More →
Carrier Transicold Vector 8200 refrigeration unit mounted on a refrigerated trailer outside a distribution facility with loading docks and additional refrigerated trucks.
Sustainability•September 1, 2026

Carrier Transicold Launches All-Electric Vector 8200 TRU for Diesel-Free On-Site Cold Storage

Carrier Transicold’s first engineless multi-temperature TRU helps fresh- and frozen-food fleets add supplemental cold storage capacity during seasonal peaks.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Three compact white utility trucks parked in a row on a paved lot, surrounded by trees, with large windshields, enclosed cabs, and amber warning lights.
Sustainability•by News/Media Release•August 21, 2026

Narro Trucks Introduces Electric Utility Vehicle

Narro Trucks officially launched its operations on Aug. 20 and hosted a ride and drive to showcase its electric truck, which will be produced in Virginia.

Read More →