Satisfying the growing demand for mobility, while reducing the impact a vehicle can have on society and the environment throughout its life cycle is a strategic necessity.
To meet this objective, the Group’s researchers are focused on the development of innovative solutions to increase product recyclability and reduce polluting and noise emissions, traffic congestion and accidents. But there is no one-size-fits-all solution for sustainable mobility. Rather, a combination of conventional and alternative technologies is necessary to accommodate the varying economic conditions, geography and fuel types available in different markets. The Fiat Group is therefore working to:
- optimise the ecological performance of conventional powertrains
- increase the use of alternative fuels
- develop non-conventional powertrains
- design systems to cut emissions
- develop technologies to increase energy efficiency
- engage with customers and raise their awareness of these issues
The result of these choices was the confirmation, for the third consecutive year, that Fiat has the lowest average CO₂ emissions amongst the best-selling automotive brands in Europe (source: JATO Dynamics, the world’s leading provider of automotive intelligence).
Fiat is, in fact, one of the automotive brands most strongly committed to reducing the impact of transportation on the environment, offering solutions that are concrete, affordable and deployable now. At the same time, the company is also working for the future as demonstrated by its product offering, its Research and Development programmes, initiatives for sustainable mobility developed in collaboration with public authorities and investment in new product development. Between 1995 and 2009, in fact, the average CO₂ emissions for Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA) vehicles sold in Europe dropped 26%.