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CO2 Emissions and fuel economy
Commitment: Reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy using a 360 degree approach
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Introduction and development of a diversified portfolio of technology solutions for:
ENGINES
- extension of second-generation MultiJet to diesel engines
- introduction of eco-Turbo
- evolution of Start&Stop
- extension of two-cylinder turbo engine (TwinAir turbo) to small cars
- introduction of TwinAir Naturally Aspirated on mini cars
- evolution of MultiAir technology
TRANSMISSIONS
- extension of highly-efficient Dual Dry Clutch Transmission (DDCT) to small, compact and midsize cars
- introduction of a new generation of automatic transmissions with high efficiency hydraulic coupling
- introduction of a high efficiency All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system
VEHICLES
- extension of use of High-Strength Steels (HSS) and Ultra High-Strength Steels (UHSS) to reduce weight while maintaining top level safety and structural performance
- aerodynamic efficiency improvement and tire rolling resistance reduction to optimize vehicle energy demand
- increase in overall efficiency of auxiliary systems (e.g., climate control, alternators, oil pumps)
- introduction of second-generation Gear Shift Indicator (GSI) on all new models
target archieved or in line with plane For the fifth year, Fiat brand had the lowest weighted average emissions (118.2 g CO2/km) among the top selling brands in Europe (source: JATO Dynamics)

target archieved or in line with plane 65% of FGA cars sold in Europe recorded emissions at or below 120 g CO2/km and 79% at or below 130 g CO2/km

target archieved or in line with plane 6% of car versions (model/engine) offered with emissions at or below 100 g CO2 /km

target archieved or in line with plane MultiAir technology extended to new Fiat Panda and new Lancia Ypsilon (accounting for 14% of gasoline passenger car sales)

target archieved or in line with plane TwinAir turbo extended to new Fiat Panda and new Lancia Ypsilon

target archieved or in line with plane Eco-Turbo introduced on Fiat Punto, Alfa Romeo Giulietta and MiTo

target archieved or in line with plane Start&Stop extended to new Fiat Panda and new Lancia Ypsilon

target archieved or in line with plane DDCT extended to compact segment and diesel engines (Alfa Romeo Giulietta gasoline and diesel)

target archieved or in line with plane Smart alternator introduced on new Fiat Panda and new Lancia Ypsilon

target archieved or in line with plane New Fiat Panda:
- extensive use of HSS (more than 70% of body weight), aerodynamic efficiency improved (-3% Cx coefficient) and tire rolling resistance reduced (-30%) vs previous generation
 2012: maintenance of leadership among principal carmakers in Europe for cars with lowest weighted average CO2 emissions

 

 

 


 2015: doubling of FGA car versions (model/engine) offered with emissions at or below 100 g CO2/km, vs 2011 (from 6% to 12%)
Chrysler Group  Introduction and development of a diversified portfolio of technology solutions for:
ENGINES
- adaptation of MultiAir technology to new engine applications
- introduction of new 1.4-liter MultiAir
Intercooled Turbo engine
- development and launch of new Tigershark 16 valve 2.0-liter and 2.4-liter engines
- further applications of the efficient Pentastar V-6 engine
- extension of use of Start&Stop to North American market
TRANSMISSIONS
- introduction of 9-speed transmission
- expansion of 8-speed transmission applications
- introduction of Dual Dry Clutch Transmission
VEHICLES
- launch of a 40-mile per gallon vehicle
- extension of use of High-Strength Steels (HSS) to reduce weight while maintaing top level safety and structural performance
- introduction of electric power steering
- introduction of active grille shutters to improve vehicle aerodynamics
target archieved or in line with plane  +6.4% in average fuel economy for passenger cars in the US vs previous year

target archieved or in line with plane MultiAir introduced on Chrysler Ypsilon

target archieved or in line with plane Pentastar V-6 engine extended to Jeep Wrangler

target archieved or in line with plane  Fuel Saver Technology (cylinder deactivation) incorporated in 80% of V-8 engines sold

target archieved or in line with plane 8-speed transmission introduced in Chrysler 300 and Dodge Charger

target archieved or in line with plane 6-speed automatic transmission introduced in Ram truck

target archieved or in line with plane 5-speed automatic transmission with Pentastar V-6 introduced for Jeep Wrangler

target archieved or in line with plane Start&Stop introduced on 2011 Jeep Wrangler in Europe

target archieved or in line with plane Applications of high efficiency and lightweight truck and SUV axles extended to the Ram 1500, in addition to Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango

target archieved or in line with plane  Extensive use of HSS (approx. 60% of body weight) on Chrysler 300
 2014: +25% in fuel economy vs 2010 across product range
Maserati  Introduction and development of a diversified portfolio of technology solutions for:
ENGINES
- new family of engines (research in downsizing and/or turbo)
- Start&Stop
TRANSMISSIONS
- increase in gearbox efficiency
VEHICLES
- low rolling resistance tires
- lighter and ultra-light materials (e.g., aluminum doors)
- improvement of aerodynamic efficiency
- improvement of cooling and thermal management systems
- optimization friction/lubrication
- introduction of smart accessories (Pulse Width Modulation Controller, Smart Alternator)
target archieved or in line with plane -6% in CO2 emissions on all vehicles with new 4.7-liter engine (Quattroporte S, Quattroporte GTS, Granturismo S, Granturismo S Automatica, GranCabrio, GranCabrio Sport) vs previous models

target archieved or in line with plane Development of new Quattroporte continued

 

 

 

 2012: -30% in CO2 emissions on new Quattroporte vs 2008 version
Ferrari  Introduction and development of a diversified portfolio of technology solutions for:
ENGINES
- optimization of combustion
- reduction of friction and pumping losses
- research on turbo engines
- deactivation of cylinders
TRANSMISSIONS
- increase of efficiency (lubrication pump, pressure control system, overdrive performance)
VEHICLES
- introduction of Smart Alternator
- new technologies for weight reduction(use of new high strength aluminum alloys, innovative joint technologies, thin wall thickness aluminum casting, etc.)
- brake optimization to minimize energy loss and increase efficiency
- active aerodynamics
target archieved or in line with plane -30% in CO2 emissions on vehicles sold in Europe vs 2007

target archieved or in line with plane -22% in CO2 emissions on FF vs 612 Scaglietti through the introduction of overdrive, Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) system pressure control, second generation Carbon Ceramic Material (CCM) brakes with organic material pads (-10% disc dimensions), and High Emotion Low Emissions (HELE) kit, consisting of Start&Stop, continuous radiator fan control, continuous fuel pump control and electronic control of compressor for climate control system

target archieved or in line with plane -20% in CO2 emissions on 458 Spider with HELE kit vs F430 Spider

target archieved or in line with plane  -30 kg in weight on 2012 Ferrari California vs 2008 model

target archieved or in line with plane Active aerodynamics concept applied to the 599XX (evolution package)
 2012: -40% in CO2 emissions vs 2007 product range
Commitment: Promote use of alternative and renewable energy sources
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Promotion of at least one alternative energy model in each major market, in line with local socio-economic and energy conditions:
- natural gas Natural Power brand) and LPG in Europe
- Flexfuel and TetraFuel in Latin America
target archieved or in line with plane Market leadership maintained for natural gas vehicles in Europe: 65% market share with a total of approx. 42,000 natural gas vehicles sold

target archieved or in line with plane Largest natural gas range in Europe with a total of 8 models

target archieved or in line with plane Over 736,000 Fiat Flexfuel and TetraFuel vehicles sold in Brazil (representing 98% of total sales)
 2012: maintenance of leadership position for natural gas vehicles in Europe

 2012: introduction of natural gas two-cylinder (TwinAir) turbo on new Fiat Panda

 2013: extension of the application of natural gas technology on further models
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)

 

 

 

 Evaluation and testing of other sustainable solutions for the future:
- electric/hybrid solutions for urban mobility
- hydrogen/natural gas blends
- biomethane
target archieved or in line with plane Study for small hybrid city car started

target archieved or in line with plane Study of benefits from the use of biomethane in vehicles started, including analysis of technologies for biomethane production and benchmarking of best practice at European level
 2012: feasibility study for small hybrid city car
  target archieved or in line with plane Road testing of 20 hydrogen/natural gas Fiat Pandas delivered to the Region of Lombardy (Italy) started
  2012: continuation of road testing of 20 hydrogen/natural gas Fiat Pandas delivered to the Region of Lombardy and assessment of results
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA) and Chrysler Group target archieved or in line with plane 105 Ram pickup Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles launched as part of demonstration fleet (140 vehicles) in cooperation with US Department of Energy  2012: launch of Fiat 500 Electric Vehicle in US market
Chrysler Group  Extension of flexible fuel capability in the product portfolio target archieved or in line with plane 46% of US vehicles sold with flexible fuel capability  2012: approx. 50% of US sales and 70% of product portfolio with flexible fuel capability
Ferrari  Testing of hybrid propulsion on high-performance vehicles for the first time target archieved or in line with plane Hybrid car development in progress
 2014: start of production
Commitment: Promote use of low environmental impact technologies and encourage eco-friendly behavior by customers
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Provision of information to customers on eco-compatible maintenance of vehicles
target archieved or in line with plane Green CHECK-UP maintenance program extended to further markets (Austria, Portugal, Greece, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Spain, Germany and UK) and educational campaign on responsible driving continued

target archieved or in line with plane Website www.genuineparts.fiatgroup.com launched in several markets, focusing on the role of maintenance in reducing the environmental impact of the vehicle
 2012-2013: continuation of the program
   Provision of information to customers on eco-compatible use of vehicles

 Extension of the use of eco:Drive software through:
- its introduction in new models/markets
- its evolution to make eco-driving more fun and exciting (e.g., social network functions)
target archieved or in line with plane Distribution of eco:Drive software continued, including versions for natural gas vehicles and light commercial vehicles (approx. over 82,000 users registered since launch in 2008 with 4,600 ton reduction in CO2 emissions)

target archieved or in line with plane Eco:Drive available on the new Fiat Panda

target archieved or in line with plane Eco:Drive extended to US, Canada and Brazil

target archieved or in line with plane First version of eco:Drive Mobile, which makes data available on smartphones, presented
 2012: launch of eco:Drive Live, making real-time data on eco-driving available on the car dashboard

 



 2012: eco:Drive available on entire Fiat range equipped with Blue&Me
   Promotion of projects to educate young student drivers toward more eco-responsible driving target archieved or in line with plane Fiat and Magneti Marelli continued their participation 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

target archieved or in line with plane EcoPatente project extended to Spain
 2012: continuation of participation in EcoPatente project in Italy
Polluting and noise emissions
Commitment: Minimize polluting emissions
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA) and Chrysler Group

 

 

 Early implementation of regulations for the reduction of polluting emissions (e.g., NOx, particulates) through the development and introduction of new technology solutions
target archieved or in line with plane All FGA light commercial vehicles available with Euro 5 engines, in addition to all cars already available since 2010  2014: compliance with Euro 6 standard for all new gasoline cars registered in Europe
Note: compliance deadlines for implementation of Euro 6 regulation are 1 September 2014 for new type-approvals; 1 September 2015 for all new vehicle registrations
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)    2013: early compliance with the Euro 6 standard for 40% of FGA car versions (model/engine)
Chrysler Group target archieved or in line with plane Approx. 40% of US Chrysler Group Heavy Light Duty Truck fleet compliant with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mobile Source Air Toxics requirements (vs 25% minimum needed according to the phase-in requirements)  2012: surpassing of US Mobile Source Air Toxics compliance requirements by complying early to Heavy Light Duty Truck vehicle phase-in percentages
Note: compliance deadline for implementation of the regulation for 100% of vehicles sold is end of 2014
Commitment: Reduce noise emissions
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Improvement of noise emissions from powertrain (engine noise, transmission and auxiliary systems) and tires while maintaining dynamic performance target archieved or in line with plane -2.5 dBA average in engine noise of new Fiat Panda 1.3-liter Multijet during the acceleration phase vs previous Panda
1.3-liter Multijet
 2013: -4% average in internal noise from diesel engines in new models vs 2010 models (equal to -3 dBA)

 2013: -3% average in internal noise from gasoline engines in new models vs 2010 models (equal to -2 dBA)
    target archieved or in line with plane  -3 dBA average in rolling noise at
mid-high frequencies for new Lancia Ypsilon 1.3-liter Multijet vs previous Ypsilon 1.3-liter Multijet
 2013: -3% average in rolling noise at mid-high frequencies for new models vs 2010 models (equal to -2 dBA)
Commitment: Contribute to improving traffic management
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)

 

 

 

 

 Improvement in access to and quality of traffic information system for customers
target archieved or in line with plane Real-time traffic information service (based on Blue&Me TomTom2 devices) introduced on new Fiat Panda, Fiat 500, Punto, Qubo, Doblò, Alfa Romeo MiTo, Giulietta, new Lancia Ypsilon and Fiat Professional Ducato  
  target partially archieved Blue&Me available on entire range in Europe, excluding Fiat Freemont, Lancia Thema and Voyager

target partially archieved 2 million Blue&Me equipped vehicles sold since launch

target partially archieved Uconnect available on Fiat Freemont, Lancia Thema and Voyager
 2012: entire range in Europe equipped with infotainment devices (Blue&Me, Uconnect)

 

 

 2012: introduction of a next generation Uconnect infotainment unit, integrated with eco:Drive
Chrysler Group target archieved or in line with planeSiriusXM Traffic service available on about 40% of 2011 model year US vehicles with navigation system
Recovery, Recycling, Reuse
Commitment: Extend use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Analysis of environmental impacts of components and/or manufacturing processes target archieved or in line with plane LCA analysis of natural materials (biopolymers and natural fibers) used in automotive interiors conducted  2013: LCA analysis of natural materials (biopolymers and natural fibers) used in other automotive applications (i.e., car seat frame using recycled polypropylene and wood fibers)
    target archieved or in line with plane  LCA analysis of body pre-paint process continued, with toxicological analysis of normal production chemical substances involved in this process compared with best-in-class  2012: completion of LCA analysis of body pre-paint process, comparing normal production chemical substances with innovative ones involved in this process
    target archieved or in line with plane Results of survey on the application of LCA by major suppliers analyzed

target archieved or in line with plane  Questionnaire developed for select Tier 1 suppliers in order to evaluate their sensitivity to LCA issues and their availability to collaborate on specific projects
 2015: involvement of selected suppliers in common research and development projects based on LCA analysis and aimed at evaluating the environmental impacts of the strategic components of the vehicle
Commitment: Comply with REACH regulation (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) with focus on Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC)
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Establishment of operational procedures for the management of REACH regulation and identification of critical issues target archieved or in line with plane Dedicated intranet website for internal communication of REACH regulation contents created  2012: development of software for the integrated management of all REACH requirements (SVHC reporting, registration, safety cards, etc.)
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)

 

 Maintenance of system of control for reducing or eliminating SVHC

 

target archieved or in line with plane Screening of SVHC in car components conducted
 2014: involvement of suppliers in setting strategies to eliminate the use of SVHC
Chrysler Group  2015: evaluation of SVHC phase-out alternatives and development of substitutes
Commitment: Increase use of recycled and natural/renewable materials and remanufactured components
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Identification of components that can be made from recycled materials

  Monitoring of use of recycled materials in components

 Increase in the use of natural/renewable materials
target archieved or in line with plane 41st SPE Innovation Award for automotive plastics (Environmental) won by FGA for new car application of a bio-based PA 10/10 on diesel engine pipes  
Chrysler Group  Extension of the use of recycled materials in plastic parts target archieved or in line with plane Recycled nylon used in manifold covers  2012: use of post-consumer recycled materials in wheel liners
   Extension of the use of recycled foam in seat cushions target archieved or in line with plane Recycled foam used in Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango seat cushions  2012: use of at least 5% recycled and renewable resources in seat cushions in new compact segment programs, beginning with Dodge Dart
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Development of eco-design systems to support designers in choosing recycled, natural and renewable materials target archieved or in line with plane Questionnaire for Tier 1 suppliers developed, in order to raise awareness of the use of recycled products and to involve suppliers in the implementation of a sector-specific eco-design tool for the automotive industry  2013: development of eco-design tool tailored to the automotive sector

 2015: integration of eco-design tool tailored to the automotive sector with LCA analysis
Commitment: Increase recovery rate of vehicles in circulation
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Creation of a network of qualified, authorized vehicle dismantling agents target archieved or in line with plane Assessment of the qualitative performance of FGA network dismantling agents in Italy started   2014: completion of the qualitative performance assessment of FGA network dismantling agents in Italy to ensure 85% recyclability by 2015
    target archieved or in line with plane +7% vs 2010 of dismantling agents accepted into the Italian FGA network (290), managing both FGA and Chrysler Group vehicles  2012: expansion to 300 Italian FGA network dismantling agents, managing both FGA and Chrysler Group vehicles
    target archieved or in line with plane Geographical coverage of the network improved  2012: achievement of 25% of Italian FGA network dismantling agents with quality or environmental certification
    target archieved or in line with plane Dedicated network of dismantling agents developed in Turkey (81 agents)  2012: reinforcement of the end-of-life vehicle activities in at least one major market (France), increasing the number of collection points (+15% vs 2011)
   Improvement of energy recovery management at end of vehicle life cycle target archieved or in line with plane Pilot industrial installation created to recover residual energy from vehicles following shredding at end of life cycle (fluff)  2013: development of a second pilot project dedicated to energy recovery from end-of-life vehicles
Ethical sourcing of raw materials
Commitment Develop a conflict mineral-free policy to improve mineral traceability and promote ethical sourcing
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Development of a method for reporting the use of certain minerals that may originate in regions of conflict, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo    2012: reporting of components and suppliers that use certain minerals that may originate in regions of conflict, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo
Commitment: Define a substitution strategy for critical raw materials
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Implementation of plans to limit the use of critical raw materials (as defined by the EU, e.g., rare earths) in automotive components    2013: evaluation of recycling and/or substitution opportunities for critical raw materials used in automotive components
Product safety
Commitment: Continue to improve preventive, active and passive safety of vehicles
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
target archieved or in line with plane 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 target archieved or in line with plane 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 target archieved or in line with plane Safety inspections integrated in Summer Check-Up program including special offer on the purchase of parts influencing vehicle safety
 2012–2013: continuation of the program
    target archieved or in line with plane Specific safety-related features in the user and maintenance handbook of Fiat Punto Evo, new Panda, Freemont, Alfa Romeo MiTo, new Lancia Ypsilon introduced

target archieved or in line with plane 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
   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)
target archieved or in line with plane 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)

target archieved or in line with plane Low-speed collision mitigation under development

target archieved or in line with plane ACC, BSM, Rear Cross Path Detection and AFS introduced on Lancia Thema

target archieved or in line with plane BSM and Rear Cross Path Detection introduced on Lancia Voyager

target archieved or in line with plane 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
   Improvement of safety standards for children and pedestrians target archieved or in line with plane Innovative child restraint available on new Fiat Panda and new Lancia Ypsilon  2012: innovative child restraint available on all new models
    target archieved or in line with plane Energy-absorbing front-end introduced on new Fiat Panda and new Lancia Ypsilon  2012: introduction of energy-absorbing front-end on all new models
    target archieved or in line with plane Alfa Romeo Giulietta’s hood architecture applied on new Fiat Panda

target archieved or in line with plane  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
   Accident simulation to optimize vehicle safety using real data target archieved or in line with plane 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 target archieved or in line with plane 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

target archieved or in line with plane ParkSense front assist offered on Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300 in certain markets

target archieved or in line with plane SafetyTec standard safety package, Parkview rear camera and Adaptive Cruise Control extended to Chrysler 300

target archieved or in line with plane Blind-spot Monitoring with Rear Cross Path Detection offered on Dodge Grand Caravan and Durango, Chrysler 300 and Town & Country, Jeep Grand Cherokee

target archieved or in line with plane Rollover Crash Sensing extended to Dodge Durango, Jeep Grand Cherokee

target archieved or in line with planeForward Collision Warning offered on Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango

target archieved or in line with plane 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
   Development of safety systems for electric vehicles    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
target archieved or in line with plane Hydraulic Brake Assistant introduced on all models

target archieved or in line with plane Skyhook dynamic damping control available on all models

target archieved or in line with plane 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 target archieved or in line with plane 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
   Research projects with soon-to-be/recent graduates for the development of upgraded Human Machine Interface target archieved or in line with plane Test on correlation between technical vehicle data and driver’s biometric signals performed   2013: reporting of driver’s biometric data in real time
Commitment: Continue to improve air quality inside passenger compartment
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Fiat Group Automobiles (FGA)  Minimization of emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) inside passenger compartment target archieved or in line with plane New methodologies to measure pollution level in vehicle interior analyzed  2013: analysis and testing of new technologies to measure VOC in components
Commitment: Promote innovation to integrate active/passive safety with infomobility technology
Scope Actions 2011 Results Targets
Centro Ricerche Fiat  Development of wireless Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication technologies that improve road safety target archieved or in line with plane  3 vehicles prepared for road testing, equipped with V2V and V2I technologies

target archieved or in line with plane Methodology for extensive road testing developed
 2013: road testing of a range of vehicles, as part of the European DRIVE C2X project, to assess the reliability of V2V and V2I technologies following initial results of SAFESPOT project
    target archieved or in line with plane  Prototype of a telematic system, alerting drivers when they are approaching accident blackspots, developed within the Easy Rider project  2013: assessment of application of further V2V and V2I functions in accident blackspots
Magneti Marelli  Improvement of road safety performance through use of telematic technologies and infomobility services:
- warning when vehicle is approaching accident blackspots or roadworks
- visualization of road signs via on-board systems
target archieved or in line with plane On-board architecture for Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) communication developed in collaboration with Centro Ricerche Fiat, as part of EcoMove funded project

target archieved or in line with plane Software modules developed for the recognition of the accident messages coming from a simulator
 2013: development in Turin, as part of the Easy Rider project, of the first demo installations based on V2I communication for on-board display of road signs and accident blackspots
Note: deadline moved due to rescheduling of project, affecting all the partners