This is the concept car launched at the 2006 Paris Motor Show, the result of the experience of Fiat Brazil in creating innovative engines that can work using different fuels in varying proportions. Built on a Multipla base, the car exploits the potential of Tri-fuel technology, combining petrol, a mixture of petrol and ethanol (E85) – normally called ‘Flex fuel’ – and methane. E85 is a mixture made up of 15% petrol and 85% bio-ethanol, poured into the same tank, a feature that makes it easier for motorists to refuel: the engine software monitors the mixture and alters the injection properties accordingly in fully automatic manner. Using ethanol is particularly beneficial for the environment because it is a renewable energy source (it is obtained by means of a biomass fermentation process, using agricultural products rich in sugars such as cereals, sugar crops, corn and wines). Combined use, and the option of switching from E85 to methane represents a new alternative for sustainable mobility for city and rural driving, because the methane reduces CO2 emissions, and cuts harmful emissions (the main factors of urban pollution) to zero, while E85 considerably reduces CO2 emissions (the cause of the greenhouse effect). - Multipla MultiEco - Panda MultiEco - Panda Hydrogen and Seicento Hydrogen - Seicento H2 fuel cell - Hybrid Multipla - Ecobasic