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1978
The Centro Ricerche FIAT public limited company was set up, with Ugo Lucio Businario as first CEO. Completed the prototype of the XI/23. Construction of the Total Energy Module (TOTEM), the first biogas-fuelled co-generation unit for the independent production of energy
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1980
Inertia power generator, studying an innovative system to start engine on cars, which allows the engine to be turned off and automatically restarted during short stops in traffic. Laser welding: synchroniser ring welded to the ring gear
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1981
Construction of the prototype of a system to notify the driver to start the vehicle via voice announcements
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1982
Design planning of a family of innovative medium displacement engines in petrol and diesel version, construction of the cafeteria with an over 210m2 roof of solar termic collector
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1983
Fluid Physics Module, a device ordered by the European Space Body to conduct behavioural experiments on fluids in a gravity-free environment for NASA and ESA shuttle missions
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1984
Fine-tuning of the high-resistance steel sheet pressing process
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1985
ABF braking control system and production of the 1930 cm3 superpowered pre-chamber Diesel Engine, powered at 115 HP
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1986
The Galileo Ferraris room for testing electromagnetic compatibility is completed: it is among the first in Europe. Simultaneously launch on the road of the XI/75 prototype fitted with superpowered direct injection diesel engine and continuous belt transmission: consumption levels of 40 km/litre
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1987
Fine-tuning on the road of the PAS antiskid system for braking control in poor grip conditions; computer vision applied to production systems, automatic assembly by robot on the assembly line at the Cassino plant; development of an on-board information system with CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) and touch screen for the Thema car
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1988
The Croma turbo Diesel is the first car in the world to have a direct injection engine fitted as standard. The development of a uniJet system with common rail begins. “Solar Control” windscreen: heat-reflecting windows to reduce the temperature in the passenger compartment. Anthropomorphic robot for continuous laser welding on three-dimensional components made of super-alloy, also applied to Shuttle in partnership with Rockwell International
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1989
Development and installation on a bus of a solar ventilation system: lowering the internal temperature with the vehicle parked in the sun . Construction of electronically-controlled systems with four steering wheels (4VVS). CRT colour interface for driving support functions and the remote management of on-board devices fitted on the Lancia Thema
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1990
Construction of the “Eligio Perucca” semi-anechoic chamber for noise and vibration detection
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1991
Radar and laser anti-collision system, application of a 4 steering wheel system on the Lancia Delta Rally
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1992
Prototype of Thema with active suspension, application of the concept developed for Formula 1 cars. Inauguration of the “Vasco Ronchi” optical and optro-electronic laboratory. Construction of a vehicle body made entirely of composite, with structural behaviour equivalent to that of one with a steel body
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1993
Construction of the Centro Motori Ecologici environmentally-friendly engine centre completed. Realization of the diffraction lens headlight, and of the ALERT show car, the Alfa 164 equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control, radar anti-collision function, infrastructure-vehicle communication system, microwave parking and overtaking sensor
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1995
Pre-industrialised prototype of the Daily vehicle with SOFIM 2.8 litre methane 4-cylinder ID 2V multipoint system engine
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1997
Fiat Marea bipower, the first dual fuel Fiat vehicle, powered with methane and petrol. Laser process for surface coats: metal powders melted with laser for the formation of high-performance lips
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1998
Ecobasic: concept car with Euro4 emissions and 2.9 litre diesel consumption levels for 100 km
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1999
Fiat Brava with Ecodriver hybrid engine. Development of the diode laser welding system. Production of carbon nanotube-based display
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2000
Inauguration of the offices in Bari and Trento, and completion of the laboratory for studying Micro- and Nano-technologies. Construction of INFODAILY for Iveco, and Lancia NEA tripmate, concept car with “virtual seatbelt” which avoids accidents automatically. Uniair system, the first to control electronically the movement of valves, allowing optimisation of combustion, consumption levels and emissions
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2001
European ADIGA project, the internal combustion engine with an electronic system to control the valves, allowing a reduction in consumption levels and CO2 emissions by 15%
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2002
Inauguration of the office in Catania. High efficiency HEAC climate control system. New Dual dry clutch transmission with flexible architecture also for manual and automated solutions
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2003
Hydrogen full power 45kW Seicento with the equivalent performance of a petrol-fuelled vehicle
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2004
LED-chip technology for lighting; Hybrid metal-plastic node: possibility of moulding plastic on sheet metal. Prototype of the Stop&Start system on the Fiat Punto
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2005
Creation of FPT: Fiat Powertrain Technologies. Pre-industrialised version of the MultiAir petrol engine. Design planning of the AGILASER system to move the laser beam remotely in remote-welding processes
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2006
Marketing of Blue&Me, infotainment platform developed in partnership with Microsoft. Birth of Panda Hydrogen H2 and Panda MultiEco
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2007
HYperPanda, city car with an engine that uses a methane-hydrogen mixture. Integrated PREVENT project for the development of technologies and integrated preventive safety systems
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2008
Phylla project, an electric car supplemented with solar power realized on a technological lab promoted by Regione Piemonte
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2009
Fiat enters into a partnership with Chrysler Group
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2010
Establishment of Group Materials Labs. Over 600 collaborative research projects co-funded by European Commission since 1989
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2011
First world-wide application of TWIP steel on the Fiat Panda, and first European test site for real time experimentation of emergency calls from vehicles
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2013
Evolution of MultiAir technology with highly efficient cycles; the MultiJet TwinAir engine awarded “Best green engine of the year”.
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2014
The WCM Research and Innovation team is founded and European cooperation starts on Factory 4.0, Horizon 2020 and Factory of the Future starts: projects of excellence in the fields of ergonomics, industrial process digitalisation and joining methods.
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2015
The Polo di Eccellenza dell’Elettronica di Orbassano (Orbassano Electronics Excellence Hub) is founded and work is completed on smart materials applied to high-end cars: innovative composite materials, thermoplastics and alloys that promote sustainability (lightening and circular economy).
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2016
The Sistemi Cooperativi (Cooperative Systems) program is completed, the “Premio dei Premi” (“Prize of Prizes”) is awarded by the President of the Republic of Italy.
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2017
Start of the L3 Pilot European cooperation, the most important on-road trials of self-driving vehicles.