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CO ₂Emissions

COMMITMENT: Reduce CO₂ emissions using a 360° approach
	Action	2009 Results	Target


Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Introduction and development of a portfolio of technology solutions for: ENGINES roll-out of MultiAir technology application of second-generation MultiJet evolution of Start&Stop system two-cylinder engine (TwinAir) in small car segment TRANSMISSIONS introduction of Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) on small cars and light commercial vehicles introduction of highly efficient Dual Dry Clutch Transmission (DDCT) on midsize cars VEHICLES -5% in weight of 2010-2012 models vs 2005-2007 models increase in overall efficiency of auxiliary systems (e.g. climate control, alternators, oil pumps) and temperature management systems (cooling systems with smart heat exchangers) introduction of Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) on all new models development of systems for recovery of kinetic energy	For the third year, Fiat brand had the lowest weighted average emissions (127.8g CO₂/km) among the top selling brands in Europe (source: Jato Dynamics) 51% of FGA cars sold in Europe had emissions at or below 120g CO₂/km and 59% at or below 130g CO₂/km +82% in Fiat Pur-O₂ ® vehicles sold in Europe vs 2008	2012: maintain leadership among principal carmakers in Europe for cars with lowest weighted average CO₂ emissions


Maserati	Introduction and development of a portfolio of technology solutions for: ENGINES new family of engines (research in downsizing and/or turbo) Start&Stop system TRANSMISSIONS increase gearbox efficiency VEHICLES “green” tyres (reduction in rolling resistance) lighter and ultra-light materials improve aerodynamic efficiency on all new models improve cooling and thermal management systems optimize friction/lubrication introduce smart accessories (Pulse Width Modulation controllers, smart alternator)		2012: -30% in CO₂ emissions on new Quattroporte vs 2008 version

Ferrari	Introduction and development of a portfolio of technology solutions for: ENGINES Start&Stop system smart alternator continuous fuel pump control optimisation of combustion deactivation of cylinders research on turbo engines TRANSMISSIONS high-efficiency gearbox lubrication pump VEHICLES brake optimization to minimize energy loss and increase efficiency continuous radiator fan control electronic control of compressor for climate control system	-27% in CO₂ emissions for 458 Italia vs F430 (2004), through friction and weight reduction and enhanced aerodynamics (mutable aeroelastic winglets)	2012: -40% CO₂ emissions vs 2007 product range

CNH - Case New Holland	Increase efficiency (work output per unit of energy) through: improvement in vehicle systems (transmissions, hydraulics, cooling systems, ventilation and climate control) for agricultural equipment development of prototypes and technologies, global leader for level of efficiency, for wheel loaders (“Green” wheel loader) and potential extension to other products feasibility studies for skid steer loader prototypes with high-efficiency hydraulic systems	+3% in efficiency for tractors equipped with new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)	2011: -20% in fuel consumption for new “Green” wheel loader vs existing version


Iveco	Introduction and development of a portfolio of technology solutions for: ENGINES Common Rail engines for heavy vehicle range improve efficiency of Selective Catalytic Reduction system (SCR) ultra–high fuel economy oils for Cursor engines VEHICLES improve efficiency of auxiliary systems (e.g. air conditioning, engine cooling)	Continued activity of working group with other truck makers and EU Commission to develop a methodology for the measurement of CO₂ emissions from heavy commercial vehicles	2012: define effective method for measuring CO₂ emissions from heavy commercial vehicles
	Promote use of longer vehicles to increase goods transport capacity	14 vehicles 18 metres long (combination of tractor/semitrailers) delivered for testing in Italy as a part of the DICIOTTO project (duration: 3 years)	2011: continue field test with 16 additional units (combination of 18m-long tractor/semitrailers)

COMMITMENT: Promote use of alternative and renewable energy sources
	Action	2009 Results	Target

Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Promote at least one alternative energy model in major markets, in line with local socio-economic and energy situation: natural gas (Natural Power brand) and LPG in Europe Flexfuel and TetraFuel^® in Latin America	Market leadership maintained for natural gas vehicles in Europe: 80% market share for Fiat for natural gas passenger cars and 55% for Fiat Professional for light commercial vehicles (with a total 127,000 natural gas vehicles sold in Europe: +70% vs 2008) Largest natural gas range in EU with Fiat and Fiat Professional offering a total of 14 models Natural gas versions of Qubo, Ducato and Fiorino launched Complete range of LPG vehicles introduced 727,000 Fiat Flexfuel and TetraFuel^® vehicles sold in Brazil (representing 99% of total sales)	2010: maintain leadership in the natural gas vehicles market 2010: launch of new Doblò Natural Power
	Evaluate and test other sustainable solutions for the future: electric/hybrid solutions for urban mobility hydrogen/natural gas blends	10 hydrogen/natural gas Pandas delivered to the Region of Lombardy	2010: provision of a further 10 hydrogen/natural gas Pandas to the Region of Lombardy for road testing

Maserati	Extend the range of models that can use alternative or renewable fuels Increase compatibility of range with use of higher percentage biofuel mixes	All gasoline engines capable of using 10% bioethanol mix (E10)

Ferrari	Testing of hybrid propulsion for the first time on high-performance vehicles		2010: presentation of HY-KERS experimental vehicle 2014: start of production

CNH - Case New Holland	Promote Clean Energy Leader project for use of biofuels and support research on second-generation biofuels derived from non-food cultivation (New Holland Agriculture)	85% of New Holland Agriculture models in Europe capable of using up to 100% biofuel mix 15 new models capable of using pure biodiesel (B100) launched	2011: further increase number of models capable of using 100% biofuel mix
	Promote concept of energy independence for farms through use of hydrogen tractors (New Holland Agriculture)	Prototype specifications for second-generation hydrogen-powered agricultural tractors developed	2010: initial testing of first generation of prototype hydrogen tractor by energyindependent farm

Iveco	Promote alternative fuel/propulsion solutions for specific product segments: natural gas for vans, trucks and buses electric engines for minibuses and urban delivery vans	Natural gas version of Eurocargo launched Leader in Europe with full range of natural gas vehicles and approx. 10,000 vehicles already on the road	In progress
	Evaluate and test other sustainable solutions for the future: diesel/electric hybrid technology for buses and urban delivery vans second-generation biofuels (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil, Biomass To Liquid)	Road testing of Eurocargo Hybrid in collaboration with TNT and Coca-Cola Enterprises completed	2010: complete road testing of Daily Hybrid in collaboration with FedEx 2011: first road tests of second-generation biofuel vehicles

COMMITMENT: Promote the use of low environmental impact technologies and encourage ecological behaviour by customers
	Action	2009 Results	Target

Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Provide customers with information on eco-friendly use and maintenance of vehicles Promote projects to educate young learner drivers toward more eco-responsible driving	Continued distribution of eco:Drive software which aids in improving driving style: 30,000 users registered with a 2,500-tonne reduction in CO₂ emissions greenCHECK-UP maintenance programme extended to Spain, Portugal and Poland and educational campaign on responsible driving launched Fiat, together with Magneti Marelli, participated in EcoPatente, the project promoted by the Italian NGO Legambiente to educate young people attending Italian driving schools toward a more eco-responsible use of cars	2010: gradual extension of eco:Drive software for application to natural gas cars and to light commercial vehicles 2010: presentation of eco:Drive Fleet, version of eco:Drive designed for corporate fleets 2013: continuation of the programme 2010: renewal of participation in EcoPatente project in Italy

POLLUTING AND NOISE EMISSIONS

COMMITMENT: Minimisation of polluting emissions
	Action	2009 Results	Target

Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Early implementation of regulations for the reduction of polluting emissions (e.g. NOx, particulates) through development and introduction of new technology solutions	63% of models available with Euro 5 compliant engines	By 2010: all vehicles produced to be Euro 5 compliant Note: compliance deadlines for implementation of Euro 5 regulation are 1 Sep 2009 for new type-approvals and 1 Jan 2011 for all new vehicle registrations

Maserati	Early implementation of regulations for the reduction of polluting emissions (e.g. NOx, particulates) through development and introduction of new technology solutions	All vehicles produced conform to Euro 5 standard


CNH - Case New Holland			Before 2011: gradual introduction of new models which are Interim Tier 4 compliant Note: compliance deadlines for implementation of Interim Tier 4 regulation are 1 Jan 2011 engine >130 kW and 1 Jan 2012 engine <130 kW

Iveco		Compliance with Euro VI standard for medium and heavy commercial vehicles, through: further development of Selective Catalytic Reduction system (SCR) widespread use of Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF)	Completed EEV (Enhanced Environmentally-Friendly Vehicles) type approval for medium and heavy commercial vehicles	From beginning 2012: gradual introduction of new models which are Euro VI compliant Note: compliance deadlines for Euro VI regulation are: 31 December 2012 for new type-approvals; 31 December 2013 for all new vehicle registrations

COMMITMENT: Reduction of noise emissions
		Action	2009 Results	Target

Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Improve acoustic emissions from powertrain (engine noise, transmission and auxiliary systems) and tires (maintaining dynamic performance)		2010: -4% powertrain noise vs 2008 (equal to -3 to -4 dBA) 2010: -3% rolling noise at mid-high frequencies for new models vs 2008 (equal to -2 dBA)

COMMITMENT: Contribute to improving traffic management
	Action	2009 Results	Target


Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Make traffic information systems more readily available to customers, improving the quality of information	1 million vehicles equipped with Blue&Me^TM sold worldwide (+80% vs 2008)	2010: Blue&Me^TM available on entire new range in Europe 2010: introduction of real-time traffic information services

Maserati		Bluetooth introduced on the entire range (except for the GranTurismo sold in Japan)	2010: 100% of vehicles produced equipped with bluetooth or integrated mobile phone

RECOVERY RECYCLING REUSE

COMMITMENT: Extend use of Life Cycle Assessment methodology (LCA)
	Action	2009 Results	Target

Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Analyse environmental impacts of components and/or production processes	LCA analysis applied to air conditioning systems to evaluate environmental impacts of alternative systems under study LCA analysis applied to soldering process for electric/electronic cards with and without leadbo	2010: continue LCA analysis of air conditioning systems to evaluate environmental impact of refrigerant fluid in production processes 2010: LCA analysis of body pre-painting process

COMMITMENT: Compliance with REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation of Chemicals) with focus on SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern)
	Action	2009 Results	Target

Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Define operational management procedures and identify critical areas Implement IT system for management of REACH and a customer information system for SVHC issues Increase controls for the elimination or reduction of SVHCs	IT systems (IMDS and FELIS) developed to manage REACH and “customer desk” created to provide detailed information on SVHCs	2010: integrated management of substance safety cards and preliminary activities for SVHC reporting 2010: develop IT system (on FELIS platform) for management of SVHCs

COMMITMENT: Increase use of recycled and natural/renewable materials and remanufactured components
	Action	2009 Results	Target

Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Identify components which could be made of recycled materials Monitor recycled materials present in components through IMDS Increase use of natural/renewable materials	Completed mapping of vehicle components made from recycled materials	2010: +5% use of recycled polymer materials vs 2009 2010: develop standard for monitoring use of recycled materials in components for new models on IMDS platform 2010: verify feasibility of using renewable raw materials in components

CNH - Case New Holland	Increase number and distribution of remanufactured components in North America	In North America, CNH Reman (a JV with Springfield Remanufacturing Corp.) was established to develop remanufactured spare parts business on a full scale	2013: triple the number of remanufactured spare parts offered in the market

COMMITMENT: Increase recovery rate of vehicles in circulation
	Action	2009 Results	Target

Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA) and Iveco	Lead all industry associations that manage End-of- Life Vehicles (ELV) to set up a framework agreement with the Italian government Create a network of qualified, authorized vehicle demolition agents	Disseminated information on dismantling using various media channels Developed dedicated website to promote contact between companies engaged in reuse of recyclable materials from ELVs	2010: +10% vs 2009 in number of demolition agents in the FGA network to over 270 in Italy

Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Improve energy recovery management at end of vehicle life cycle	Public financing for Target Fluff finalized: the first project of the Italian innovation programme Industria 2015 to be launched	2011: creation of pilot industrial installations to recover residual energy from vehicles following shredding at end of life cycle (fluff)a

PRODUCT SAFETY

COMMITMENT: Continue to improve preventive, active and passive safety of vehicles
	Action	2009 Results	Target

Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Offer range of driver assistant systems Utilisation of on-board equipment using new humanmachine interface Provide customers with information on safetyrelated maintenance	Synaptic Damping Control introduced on Lancia Delta	2012: introduction of Voice Control on all new models 2010: roadshows in Italy, France and Germany to sensitise customers on correct maintenance

Maserati	Offer range of driver assistant systems latest generation of Vehicle Dynamic Controls (VDC) Skyhook - dynamic damping control for suspension systems adaptive front light systems and xenon headlights Brake Prefill Active Roll Bar	Brake Prefill and Active Roll Bar introduced on GranCabrio	In progress

Ferrari	Technology transfer from Formula 1 experience to on-road vehicles Research projects in collaboration with soon-to-be/recent graduates for the development of an upgraded human-machine interface	Introduced on 458 Italia: E-Diff3 software, which integrates E-Diff (electronic differential) and F1-Trac (traction control) ABS integrated with E-Diff second-generation Magnetorheological Suspension Control upgraded Brake Prefill +15% torsional rigidity and +5% beam stiffness of the 458 Italia vs F430	In progress 2013: driver’s biometric data reported in real time

Iveco	Offer range of driver assistant systems: Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) Evaluate other safety features for future application: Driver Attention Support	Evaluation of Lane Change Assistant, Turning Assistant and Front Collision Warning concluded	By the end of 2010: all tourist coaches equipped with ESC as standard Note: compliance deadlines for ESC in the EU depends on the coach’s class and type of braking system and it is from 1 November 2014 to 11 July 2016 for new registrations 2010: first results from testing of Driver Attention Support
COMMITMENT: Continue to improve air quality inside passenger compartment
	Action	2009 Results	Target

Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)	Minimize emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) inside passenger compartment		2010: reduction/elimination of formaldehyde emissions from certain components (e.g. acoustic insulators) and monitoring of plastics to eliminate low molecular mass phthalates

COMMITMENT: Continue to improve conditions for machine operators
	Action	2009 Results	Target

CNH - Case New Holland	Decrease noise level in the operator environment and reduce operator exposure to vibration, through: active cabin and axle suspension systems (agricultural equipment) high level of ergonomics for tractor loader backhoes and wheel excavators (construction equipment)	Development of an innovative cab for “all purpose light” and “utility” tractors which leads to a reduction of 6 dBA	2010-2011: S-Track available on most crawler tractors 2012: average reduction of 2 dBA in operator cab for all new models vs 2008 models (agricultural and construction equipment)
	Improve ergonomics of operator controls and reduce operator stress and enhance comfort	Launched new T7000 Auto Command tractor, recipient of the Tractor of the Year 2010 and Golden Design awards for its ergonomics and design Electronic joystick introduced on wheel loader to enhance vehicle steering	2010-2011: several products in range will offer: touch screen displays, automation of complex operations, simplified diagnostic messaging, intelligent thermic control

COMMITMENT: Continue to improve safety for machine operators
	Action	2009 Results	Target

CNH - Case New Holland	Increase safety requirements for electronicallycontrolled functions on construction equipment Increase driveability and safety for agricultural tractors at high speed	ABS SuperSteer™ system on T7000 tractors received award at Agritechnica, the agricultural machinery and equipment exhibition	2011: introduction of advanced steering, automated braking and vehicle stability controls for agricultural tractors
COMMITMENT: Promote innovation to integrate active/passive safety with infomobility technology
	Action	2009 Results	Target

Centro Ricerche Fiat	Increase in integration between sensor technology and second-generation preventive safety devices to optimise their effectiveness Development of wireless Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication technologies to enhance road safety	Developed systems to recognise obstacles and imminent accidents, to optimise response of precrash systems and avoid low-speed collisions 2 prototypes presented in Stockholm, as part of the European SAFESPOT project, to show the initial results of the application of V2V communication to Rear End Collision	Beginning 2010: development of 4 prototypes as part of Italian (Industria 2015) and European projects (Citylog, CityMove) 2010: presentation of final results with prototypes that implement all safety features based on V2V communication (Head On Collision Warning, Lane Change Assistant, Safety Distance Warning) Beginning 2011: assessment of the application of certain V2V and V2I functions in areas with high average accident rates (black spots)

Magneti Marelli	Increase in road safety performance through use of telematic and infomobility technologies: warning when vehicle is approaching frequent accident points and roadworks visualisation of road signs via on-board systems	Launch of Easy Rider project as part of Industria 2015, an Italian innovation programme	2011: first demo installations in Turin which visualise road signs, in particular road works and signal frequent accident points using V2I based communication technology

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