Fact: climate change is one of the biggest challenges
facing the planet. Sadly, we can't ignore the automobile's
contribution to the greenhouse effect. Or turn back time. So at
Peugeot for some years now we've been concentrating on what we can
do - to build vehicles with the future in mind.
Because we're genuinely committed to reducing CO2
emissions, we've invested heavily in new technologies and
innovations designed to make our cars more fuel efficient. Today,
Peugeot is the European leader for low-consumption and
low-CO2 emission vehicles.
We may not be able to repair the damage that mankind has already
done to the environment, but we are committed to doing everything
we can to produce vehicles that work with it, rather than against.
Are you with us too?
HDi Diesel Technology
Peugeot's renowned diesel engine technology, HDi, means you can
have a less polluting diesel engine that doesn't sacrifice power
for improved fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions. Our experience
in diesel is unparallelled, with our first diesel sale in Australia
way back in 1978. And our recent win at the famous 24 Hours of Le
Mans in a diesel powered car attested to HDi's strength, durability
and performance. It's an important part of our future and that of
the environment.
FAP Particle Filter Technology
A major consideration with regard to the environment is smog,
soot or smoke. All current Peugeot HDi passenger cars, along with
the Expert Professional commercial vehicle, are fitted with our
pioneering FAP particle filter technology. Peugeot were the first
manufacturer in the world to develop the particle filter. FAP
reduces particle emissions to a quantity that is almost impossible
to measure. In fact, tests have shown that the FAP particle filter
removes more than 99.9% of the fine particles before they could
escape into the environment.
Fuel Economy World Records
Our famed HDi diesel technology has led us to achieve two
Guinness Fuel Economy World Records, both set in the harsh
Australian conditions. We have the furthest distance travelled on
one tank (2,348km) and the round Australia overall fuel economy
with 14,580km covered at an average of an eye-popping 3.13 l /
100km.
Carbon Sink
Our commitment to the environment extends beyond our cars. In
1998, we set up a major ecological sponsorship by helping to create
a 'carbon sink' (an area of plant life specifically set aside and
developed to absorb atmospheric CO2) in the Amazon. Over 2 million
trees representing 50 different species have been planted, which
will allow scientists to study the relationship between
reforestation, absorption of CO2 and climate control.
Future Developments
At Peugeot, we're always striving to make our cars more
efficient and to have less impact on the environment. That's why
we're investing in developing new technologies and using fewer
CO2-emitting fuels as an alternative to petrol and diesel. With a
two-pronged approach, we're in the process of developing both
Hybrid HDi technology and Fuel Cell technology. Hybrid HDi combines
an electric motor with the proven environmental benefits of diesel.
Our Fuel Cell technology uses hydrogen and oxygen to drive an
electric motor. The only emissions are heat, water and electricity.
It's been a commitment of ours to bring this technology to the
showrooms and we've produced several concept cars to illustrate the
progress we're making, most recently the 207 ePure.
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