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Geneva will offer a preview of the powerplants that Fiat would share with Chrysler in the USA, as early as next year, if the alliance currently under scrutiny will get the green light.

These are two examples of the clean air technology Chrysler is referring to in its  with its Restructuring Plan, that says: « Small Gasoline Engine: 1.4-1.8l turbocharged technology to reduce CO2 emissions to less than 100g/km. They are to be presented on the Alfa Romeo exhibit alongside the “concept” anticipating the MiTo GTA, to be launched on the market around the Frankfurt Motor Show next September. According to well-placed sources, there will be a 1.7 litre, turbocharged, four-cylinder, gasoline engine delivering some 200 HP form and a 2.0 litre four cylinder, turbodiesel credited of some 170 to 180 HP. They will also be good for the next generation Alfa Romeo 159 and other Alfa Romeo model, including the replacement of the Alfa Romeo 147 (reportedly to be called Milano). Both engines have been developed and will be supplied by Fiat Powertrains Technology (FTP). FTP will held a press conference at the show and is expected to present both the production-ready 2 cylinder 900 cc. Multi-air engine and the new generation of diesel and gasoline downsize engines family. All these new engines dramatically cut CO2 and are Euro 5 ready.

The small Multi-air engines will be presented on the Fiat’s exhibit.

This is how Chrysler is presenting Fiat’s potential contribution to its restructuring plan as far as powerplants and gearbox are concerned.

«Technology sharing with Fiat would provide tremendous advantages to Chrysler.

• Fiat is a recognized leader in developing technologies to reduce emissions and increase fuel efficiency. Among the 10 top selling brands in Europe, Fiat brand has the lowest level of CO2 emissions.

Examples of Fiat advanced technologies available in 2009-2012:

- Small Gasoline Engine: 1.4-1.8l turbocharged technology to reduce CO2 emissions to

less than 100g/km.

- Multiair: this innovative intake valve electronic control system reduces fuel consumption

by up to 6 percent while improving dynamic response of the engine.

- Multijet 2: advances in direct injection diesel technology enable signficiant reductions in

NOx and soot emissions and reduced combustion noise.

- Tetrafuel: designed for flex-fuel markets like Brazil, it is the first-ever engine capable of

being powered by four different fuels – CNG, pure petrol, pure ethanol (E100) and E25

ethanol/gasoline blend.»