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Earth Day, Every Day by Jen Herman April 22, 2013 3:47 PM Everyone talks about going green, but Chrysler Group has been green for years. Organic fluids and recycled Levis are just a drop in the bucket of environmentally friendly finds at Chrysler. Take the 2013 Dodge Dart. The fact that the Aero model will achieve at least 41 mpg on the highway already puts the car among the leaders in fuel-efficiency. Besides being packed with safety features and technology, the Dodge Dart is earth friendly. The 2013 Dodge Dart's carpets and mats are made from 100% recycled plastic, including pop and milk bottles. The trunk floor insulation material is... Tags: Trenton Engine Plant , ProMaster Van , Going Green , Fiat , Durango , Dodge , Dart , 1500 , 500 Share Comment [1] Permalink
Sustainability Report Details Short-Term Achievements, Long-Term Goals by Mike Driehorst October 18, 2011 4:36 PM While a lot of focus in the early goings of Chrysler Group LLC (officially formed June 9, 2009) has been on our vehicles and manufacturing, we're still keeping a close eye on Mother Earth and fellow citizens. Tuesday, the company released its first sustainability report, covering 2010. “We believe that economic and environmental success are not mutually exclusive,” said Chairman/CEO Sergio Marchionne. “We have made a choice not only to build up our own organization, but also to positively impact the environment and the communities where we live and work. "And we will judge ourselves not only... Tags: Corporate Business , Going Green Share Comment [1] Permalink
Fiat Freshening Up the Air: Leads Europe for Low CO2 Emissions by Blog Editor March 8, 2011 4:42 PM There's something in the air. Or rather, there's less of something in the air. There's less carbon dioxide (CO₂) to be exact in the European air and there will be less of it in the U.S. and Canada thanks to Fiat. In 2010 -- the fourth straight year -- Fiat brand automobiles recorded the lowest level of CO₂ emissions for vehicles sold in Europe. Fiat had an average measurement of 123.1 grams of C0₂ per kilometer - a drop of 4.7 (g/km) from the previous year. Fiat Automobile Group also ranked first with a rating of... Tags: Fiat , Fuel Economy , Going Green Share Comment [1] Permalink
Green Scene: Reusing Seat Foam, Reducing Waste by Scott Anderson August 27, 2010 3:04 PM Chrysler Group LLC has raised the bar on sustainable manufacturing by replacing soy with recycled foam waste material in the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee seat manufacturing process. It's an industry first, and the company estimates the process will save some 180,000 pounds of foam from reaching landfills each year. Tags: Innovation , Grand Cherokee , Good Works , Going Green Share Comments [0] Permalink
The Envelope Please: Fiat Turbocharged 1.4-liter MultiAir Wins Engine of the Year by Scott Anderson June 25, 2010 11:37 AM Calling it “the single most innovative technology to appear in the last 12 months” the International Engine of the Year Awards organization has named Fiat’s 1.4-liter turbocharged MultiAir™ the Best New Engine of 2010. To quote the organization, the 1.4-liter turbocharged MultiAir: “is particularly special because it is able to increase power and torque while reducing fuel consumption and emissions. The concept is therefore ideal for today’s world of eco-conscious, downsized automotive powertrains.” The International Engine of the Year Awards are judged by a panel of 65 automotive journalists from 32 countries. An explainer on Fully Variable... Tags: Going Green , Fiat , Powertrains Share Comments [2] Permalink