| Scope |
Actions |
2011 Results |
Targets |
| Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA) |
Utilization of on-board equipment using new Human Machine Interface (HMI) with expansion to vehicle safety communications |
Hands-free phone communications and Voice Control phone number selection available on all new models (Fiat Freemont, new Panda, Lancia Voyager, Thema, new Ypsilon) |
2012: introduction of Voice Control on all new models |
| Chrysler Group |
Hands-free communications available on all models |
2013: introduction of a range of new connectivity features |
| Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA) |
Provision of information to customers on safety-related maintenance |
Safety inspections integrated in Summer Check-Up program including special offer on the purchase of parts influencing vehicle safety
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2012–2013: continuation of the program |
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Specific safety-related features in the user and maintenance handbook of Fiat Punto Evo, new Panda, Freemont, Alfa Romeo MiTo, new Lancia Ypsilon introduced
Website www.genuineparts.fiatgroup.com launched in several markets, providing customers with information on the role of maintenance for vehicle safety |
2012–2013: continuation of the program |
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Offering of a range of driver-assist systems: - Collision mitigation - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) - Lane Departure Warning (LDW) - Blind-spot Monitoring (BSM) - Rear Cross Path Detection - Rear camera - Adaptive Front light System (AFS) |
Euro NCAP 5 stars achieved by Lancia Thema and Fiat Freemont (in addition to the Fiat 500, Bravo, Grande Punto, Alfa Romeo Giulietta, MiTo, 159 and Lancia Delta)
Low-speed collision mitigation under development
ACC, BSM, Rear Cross Path Detection and AFS introduced on Lancia Thema
BSM and Rear Cross Path Detection introduced on Lancia Voyager
Rear camera available on Fiat Freemont, Lancia Thema and Voyager |
2012: achievement of Euro NCAP 5-star rating for new models in medium and large segments
2012: introduction of low-speed collision mitigation on mini and small cars and ACC on compact and large cars |
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Improvement of safety standards for children and pedestrians |
Innovative child restraint available on new Fiat Panda and new Lancia Ypsilon |
2012: innovative child restraint available on all new models |
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Energy-absorbing front-end introduced on new Fiat Panda and new Lancia Ypsilon |
2012: introduction of energy-absorbing front-end on all new models |
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Alfa Romeo Giulietta’s hood architecture applied on new Fiat Panda
Active Pedestrian Protection system available on Fiat Freemont, Lancia Thema and Voyager |
2012: application of Alfa Romeo Giulietta’s hood architecture on all new models |
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Accident simulation to optimize vehicle safety using real data |
Product Safety & Innovation unit created, aimed at modeling real accidents to optimize the design of safety systems |
2012: modeling and analysis of at least 20 real accidents |
| Chrysler Group |
Extension of active, passive and preventive safety features to additional models and introduction of new features |
Parkview rear camera offered on Ram Trucks, Dodge Grand Caravan, Journey, Charger, Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Chrysler Town & Country and ParkSense rear assist offered on the same models plus Jeep Liberty
ParkSense front assist offered on Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300 in certain markets
SafetyTec standard safety package, Parkview rear camera and Adaptive Cruise Control extended to Chrysler 300
Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection offered on Dodge Grand Caravan and Durango, Chrysler 300 and Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Rollover Crash Sensing extended to Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee
Forward Collision Warning offered on Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango
Smart brake incorporated into 100% of vehicles |
2012: extension of ACC, Blind-spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Path Detection and Adaptive Seat Belt features to further models
2013: introduction of a range of new active safety features |
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Development of safety systems for electric vehicles |
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2012: design of safety systems specifically for electric vehicles |
| Maserati |
Offering of a range of driver-assist systems: - latest generation Vehicle Dynamic Control - Skyhook dynamic damping control for suspension systems - Adaptive Front light systems and Xenon headlights (AFX) - Brake Prefill - Active Roll Bar |
Hydraulic Brake Assistant introduced on all models
Skyhook dynamic damping control available on all models
Active Roll Bar available on all GranCabrio versions |
2012: introduction of AFX and Brake Prefill systems on New Maserati Quattroporte |
| Ferrari |
Technology transfer from Formula 1 experience to on-road vehicles, in terms of both vehicle systems and dynamics controls |
Introduced on FF: - 4WD (Four-Wheel Drive) system - second-generation Carbon Ceramic Material (CCM) brakes with organic material pads - third-generation Magnetorheological Suspension Control (SCM3) |
2012: continuing |
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Research projects with soon-to-be/recent graduates for the development of upgraded Human Machine Interface |
Test on correlation between technical vehicle data and driver’s biometric signals performed |
2013: reporting of driver’s biometric data in real time |