Fiat has once again set new standards in cutting carbon dioxide
emissions, after both the Fiat brand and Fiat Group posted Europe’s
lowest volume weighted CO2 emissions, according to JATO, the world
leader in automotive advisory and research services.
Fiat Automobiles logged a CO2 average of just 127.8 g/km,
compared with 133.7 g/km in 2009’s results. This puts it ahead of
Toyota(130.1 g/km), Peugeot (133.6 g/km), Renault (137.5 g/km),
Citroen (137.9 g/km), Ford (140.0 g/km), Opel/Vauxhall (148.9
g/km), Volkswagen (150.4 g/km), Audi (160.9 g/km) and Mercedes
(176.4 g/km).
Fiat also ranked first among the motor groups (131.0 g/km),
ahead of Toyota, PSA, Renault and Hyundai.
The statistics show the average emissions figure for every
vehicle Fiat sold in Europe in 2009, and also means that Fiat has
beaten the European average target of 130 g/km five years ahead of
its 2015 implementation.
This eco-friendly achievement is the result of a long-term Fiat
strategy based on a two-pronged approach: implementing
technological solutions aimed at containing consumption and
emissions, and raising the awareness of motorists to spur a more
responsible, eco-compatible use of their cars.
Unique engines, such as the new 900cc, 95 g/km Twin-Air
two-cylinder and second-generation 1.3 MultiJet engines delivering
power of up to 95hp, are part of that strategy. Raising awareness
is the second part of the policy – implemented by Fiat’s eco:Drive
the in-car software which analyses driver behaviour and suggests
ways to improve it.
“These are important figures as they show not just the
environmental impact of one or two of our cars, but the whole
range,” says Andrew Humberstone, managing director, Fiat Group
Automobiles UK and Ireland. "That means that every vehicle we sell
is making its own contribution to emissions cutting and is playing
its part in making Europe a cleaner place in which to live.”