Advanced Propulsion

FCA’s propulsion technologies deliver on the promise of compelling mobility.

No single technology can meet all the needs of the global marketplace. Customers need efficiency and want excitement, so FCA vehicles deliver pragmatism and passion, neither being mutually exclusive. FCA offers both electrified models and some that run on alternative fuels to satisfy a wide range of demand. Of course, FCA continues to refine and improve traditional internal combustion engines (ICEs) which power the majority of our vehicles.

Electrification

Electrified vehicles in our portfolio include:

Fiat 500e – a zero-emissions battery-electric vehicle

Named one of Wards 10 Best Engines for the electric powertrain
Highly efficient, with an EPA rating of 112 MPGe (miles-per-gallon-equivalent)

The All-new 2018 Jeep Wrangler SUV and 2019 Ram 1500 full-size pickup introduce eTorque, a mild-hybrid electrification system

Powered by a 48V DC battery
Recharges battery through regenerative braking
Launch assist
Start-Stop capabilities

Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid – the industry’s first electrified minivan, which uses the PentaStar eHybrid Propulsion System

Plug-in Hybrid, capable of electric-only operation
Best-in-class EPA rating of 84 MPGe
Electric only range up to 33 miles
Rechargeable in two hours using a Level 2 charging station (240V AC)
If the battery is depleted, it operates like a conventional hybrid,
powering the wheels with a hybrid-electric drive running on gasoline
Innovative eFlite EVT (electrically-variable transmission): two electric motors, each of which can drive the vehicle’s wheels
Specially-adapted Atkinson-Cycle PentaStar 3.6-liter V6 engine
Twice named one of Wards 10 Best Engines

Going forward, we will invest more than €9 billion to create and industrialize electrification on our products over the course of the five-year plan (2018-2022). We have crafted a portfolio plan that meets each of the different regional compliance requirements around the globe. At the same time, it will use the technology of electrification to enhance each brand’s attributes.

Alternative Fuels

FCA currently offers a wide range of eco-friendly, alternative-fueled vehicles that meet the needs of private and commercial consumers – from natural gas to ethanol blends and biofuels.

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)

FCA was a pioneer in natural gas vehicles in Europe
In a leading position for more than 20 years
Available on personal and commercial vehicles in Europe
23% less CO₂ emissions than gasoline
FCA vehicles that use CNG are bi-fuel (can use CNG or gasoline)

Ethanol Flex Fuel Technology

Ethanol flex-fuel technology developed by FCA defined the world standard for flex/alcohol fuels
Flex/Alcohol technology enabled Brazil to become the only country in the world with a real alternative to oil-based fuels
Leveraging sugarcane-based ethanol fuels, the technology developed by FCA provides well-to-wheel environmental benefits
Flex-fuel will continue to be the central technology for Latam over the next years

Biomethane

Produced from organic materials
Several projects to promote biomethane in personal and commercial vehicles
Lower emissions than gasoline
Similar Well-to-Wheel CO₂ emissions to an electric-powered vehicle
Example – Fiat Panda BioMetaNow
Biomethane from sewage sludge and waste water

Internal-Combustion Technology

Internal combustion engines (ICEs) remain the world’s dominant propulsion technology. And while it’s been a reliable mobility partner for well over a century, the combustion process is still only partially contained. FCA is committed to exploiting this potential for the benefit of our customers, and the environment.

Recent FCA innovations include:

Two new global families of downsized engines leverage turbocharging and highly-efficient fuel injection technologies

Global Medium Engine – 2.0L four-cylinder with turbocharging

Debuted on the Alfa Romeo and Stelvio vehicles

Global Small Engine – 1.3L four-cylinder, 1.0L three-cylinder variants, with or without turbochargers

Debuted on the Fiat Uno in 2017

MultiAir valve-actuation technology

Improves fuel efficiency
Further reductions in CO₂ emissions
Improved intake-event control

Note: Not all features and technologies indicated are available in all markets, or on all versions of a given vehicle. Check the company or brand website for information about features available in your area.

Advanced Propulsion

FCA’s propulsion technologies deliver on the promise of compelling mobility.

Electrification

Alternative Fuels

Internal-Combustion Technology

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