Citroen C4 & Peugeot 308 HDi hybrids in H2Roma

For the third year in a row, PSA Peugeot Citroen is participating in H2Roma, the annual sustainable mobility

event for automobile manufacturers, academics, researchers and the general public. <!--[if !vml]--><!--

[endif]-->With a program that combines discussion sessions and test drives, H2Roma offers carmakers a

fantastic opportunity to explain their current and future technologies for reducing CO2 emissions.

PSA Peugeot Citroen, European leader in low CO2 emission vehicles, is taking advantage of the show to

outline its future strategy and give visitors a chance to try out the Peugeot 308 and Citroen C4 HDi hybrids

in the streets of Rome.

This strategy, which is designed to put a more environmentally friendly car in every garage, will develop a

wide range of technological solutions along four main paths.

Continued improvement of gasoline and diesel powered internal combustion engines
Deployment of 1.4L and 1.6L gasoline engines has been stepped up within the Peugeot and Citroen ranges. By

2011, the introduction of a new, particularly fuel-efficient family of small 3-cylinder gasoline engines

will make it possible to reduce a compact city car’s CO2 emissions to less than 100g/km without additional

technology.

Second generation micro-hybrid technology on all cars by 2010
The Group plans to introduce its Stop&Start technology across the Peugeot and Citroen lineups in 2010. The

system, which shuts down the engine when the car is at a stop, will equip a million vehicles in 2011. The

second generation Stop&Start significantly improves energy recovery as the vehicle slows down and can reduce

CO2 emissions by up to 15% in city driving.
In light of the anticipated volume, the system will be broadly affordable.

Full diesel hybrid technology in 2011
Building on the technology used on the Peugeot 308 and Citroen C4 demonstrators, this improved system

continues to leverage the diesel HDi engine’s low fuel consumption on the open road and the electric motor

’s advantages in city and suburban driving. In addition, it offers four-wheel drive capability thanks to

the electric motor mounted on the rear axle. In 2011, the system will equip distinctive models from the

Peugeot and Citroen lineups, offering exceptional features and substantially reduced CO2 emissions. Once the

cost of hybrid technology reaches an affordable level for the majority of Peugeot and Citroen customers,

hybrid diesel systems will be extended to wider selling mid-range vehicles. This technology was first

presented at the Paris Motor Show on the Peugeot Prologue and Citroen Hypnos concept cars.

Preparation for the future Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)
A pioneer in electric vehicles with 10,000 EVs sold between 1995 and 2005, PSA Peugeot Citroen has

relaunched its work in this area. The Group intends to play a role in this market, which will initially

develop through fleets and car sharing. It is considering a partnership with Mitsubishi to develop electric

powertrains for compact city cars.

At the same time, the Group is working on a hybrid plug-in type vehicle to expand EV use and accessibility

among the general public. This vehicle can run in all-electric mode for around 50 kilometers, which

corresponds to most drivers’ daily needs. Offering all the benefits of an EV, it can also shift into hybrid

mode for longer distances, for example on a weekend or vacation trip.

These four paths will allow the Group to maintain its overall lead in environmental performance and position

itself as the forefront provider of environmentally friendly cars for everyone.

Courtesy: PSA Peugeot Citroen

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