THINKING ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES FROM VEHICLE DESIGN TO RECYCLING
At every step of the vehicle life cycle, the teams at Citroën work hard to keep automotive environmental impact to a minimum by monitoring consumption, CO2 emissions and pollutants, maintaining mindful use of natural resources, improving recyclability and more.
Citroën is committed to:
. Thinking about environmental issues right from the design stage of its products and services
. Implementing circular economy principles, including material recycling and reuse.
DESIGN
Eco-friendly design is about ensuring we make progress on sustainable mobility, going above and beyond compliance with the automotive industry’s environmental regulations. At Citroën, this is reflected in a large part of our research and innovation being dedicated to clean technology and green materials.
HYBRID VEHICLES
Launched in 2019, Citroën C5 Aircross Plug-in Hybrid is the foundation stone for Citroën’s electrification strategy. With Citroën C5 X, the range of hybrid vehicles has since expanded.
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
For city driving that’s more environmentally-friendly, Citroën has a wide range of electric solutions, from Ami to ë-SpaceTourer, not to mention its entire range of light commercial vehicles now available in electric mode.
INCREASINGLY EFFICIENT ENGINES
At Citroën, we are constantly working to optimise our Petrol and Diesel combustion drive chains, including with a large range of Stop & Start features and FAP and SCR technology.
A NEW GENERATION OF AUTOMATIC GEARBOXES
Citroën’s high-performance range of gearboxes expanded in 2018 with the addition of the 8-speed automatic gearbox (EAT8), which offers an even greater reduction in fuel consumption as well as improved driving experience.
USING GREEN MATERIALS
A PROACTIVE APPROACH
. Biosourced materials (polymers made from renewable resources instead of petrochemicals).
There are two main advantages to using these:
. It reduces the use of fossil-fuel plastics;
. It promotes the development of plastic recycling facilities by increasing their throughput.
Citroën has been rolling out an ambitious plan for using green materials since 2008. In 2018, they accounted for around 30% of the total polymer mass in our vehicles, compared to an average of 6% in 2007.
REDUCING EMISSIONS AND CONSUMPTION
Citroën uses a wide range of technological solutions specifically designed to reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. We’ll also be able to use the new and emerging hybrid and electric engines to create vehicles that are even more environmentally-friendly.
Citroën is aiming to make 70% of its range available in electrified versions by 2023, and 100% by 2025, with mild-hybrid, rechargeable hybrid, and 100% electric solutions on offer.
NEW CITROËN C5 AIRCROSS
AN EXAMPLE OF HOW WE USE RECYCLED AND NATURAL MATERIALS
On average, New Citroën C5 Aircross contains 31% recycled and natural materials.
Around 85 polymer-based parts incorporate recycled and natural materials such as hemp fibres in the side door panel, recycled polyamide in the electric fan unit, air filters and cooler, and recycled polyethylene in the boot carpet.
