There were no plug-in electric or alternative fuel vehicles in this year’s five nominees for the 2014 Green Car of the Year. This year, the finalists are the Audi A6 TDI, BMW 328d, Honda Accord (which comes in ICE, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid versions), Mazda3, and Toyota Corolla. It shows automakers are emphasizing diesel and high-performance fuel efficient cars as much or more than what’s usually called green vehicles.