Maserati and Respect for the Environment

Respect for the environment is something that is critically important to Maserati.  This is why Maserati has established a five-year plan aimed at cutting the fuel consumption and CO² emissions of its cars.

The project is mainly focused on the engines with the objective of improving their mechanical and thermo-dynamic performance.  This is achieved by fine-turning the internal fluid dynamics and through using new techniques governing how the engine manages heat, electrics and how it runs auxiliary components.  For this reason, Maserati is considering using a fuel mixture with a higher percentage of bio-combustibles.

With regards to the cars, attention will be paid to lowering their weight and aerodynamics.  This is an area in which Maserati has already achieved significant goals thanks to its use of light and innovative materials and through long sessions in wind tunnel tests, reducing both rolling resistance and friction inside the cars.

Other means to preserve the environment include the use of materials containing an ever-higher percentage of recyclable materials and natural components, above all in the interior where the owner comes most into contact with the car (Maserati uses natural fibres, wood and leather).

The objective for Maserati cars is ‘design for recycling’.  This takes into account the ease with which the car can be dismantled and the possibility of identifying materials so that they can be separated clearly into different types for any eventual re-use.