Over
the six-month period of the Universal Exhibition, the Fiat Chrysler
Automobiles brands have given life to a series of important initiatives
within the Global Partnership, reconfirming the Group's focus on the
theme of sustainability.
Tomorrow sees the conclusion of
Expo 2015, the largest event ever dedicated to diet and nutrition and
that has seen Milan and Italy transformed into an international showcase
in which 144 countries showed off the best of their respective
cultures. Over six months, and with the theme "Feeding the planet,
energy for life", the event attracted millions of international visitors
who crowded into the halls of the exhibition area to participate in
sharing ideas and solutions on the theme of nutrition, for a future
focused on sustainability.
FCA and CNH Industrial, Official Global Partner of Expo Milan 2015, were among the protagonists of the event, supplying a fleet of cars and a significant, structured communication plan. In total, 105 vehicles were used to educate the public about sustainable mobility, thanks to low emissions and alternative fuel supplies. The initiative involved seventy-one methane-fuelled Fiat 500L Natural Power cars, ten Fiat 500L Living cars, four Fiat 500L Trekking, ten electric Fiat 500e cars, for use within the exhibition area; six Jeep Grand Cherokees, two Lancia Voyagers and two Maserati Quattroporte used as show models.
The 500L cars were made
available to the delegations of the 40 countries with "Share&Drive",
a brand new car sharing service that harnesses UconnectTM. Thanks to
the innovative connection and infotainment system, "Share&Drive" can
be managed using a simple app on smartphones that run the Apple iOS or
Google Android operating system. Authorised drivers were able to use
their own mobile phones to book a vehicle ahead of time, locate it, open
and close the doors and end the rental session in any of the authorised
car parks, directly via the app.
The numbers speak for themselves: more than 6,700 rentals used for approximately 26,000 hours, equating to over 270,000 km travelled. Users also provided a positive average rating at the end of their trips, giving the service an average score of 4.7 out of 5. The most active delegation to use "Share&Drive" was Kazakhstan, followed by Switzerland and Ireland, and the very first to use the service were the representatives of the Sultanate of Brunei. All were able to follow the suggestions of eco:Drive, the software that allows for the reduction of consumption and CO2 emissions by heightening driving awareness.
The numbers speak for themselves: more than 6,700 rentals used for approximately 26,000 hours, equating to over 270,000 km travelled. Users also provided a positive average rating at the end of their trips, giving the service an average score of 4.7 out of 5. The most active delegation to use "Share&Drive" was Kazakhstan, followed by Switzerland and Ireland, and the very first to use the service were the representatives of the Sultanate of Brunei. All were able to follow the suggestions of eco:Drive, the software that allows for the reduction of consumption and CO2 emissions by heightening driving awareness.
The partnership with Expo was in fact based on a sharing focus on sustainability, a value running through the entire show and one that has always been a priority for FCA in its development of more efficient, less polluting vehicles. The commitment to identify innovative solutions and make them accessible to a wide-ranging customer base in order to generate value for many in a responsible way was echoed across the entire event, promoted in every way and throughout every space. Expo was a bet that became an extraordinary showcase.
Again on the subject of shared mobility, FCA has made agreements with the main rental companies, offering particularly advantageous rates especially for the event. In this way, vehicles of different brands became "official cars" for Expo visitors.
All-round communication
For Expo, FCA developed an important communication plan that saw the inclusion of the Expo Milan 2015 logo in the advertising campaigns of all brands across Europe, and the city of Milan enlivened with the initiatives of every brand. FCA was also a point of reference within the exposition with an area of 200 square metres inside the Corporate Building. It also welcomed millions of excited visitors with an outdoor campaign comprising high-impact billboards, posters and video installations. Set up in the busiest areas inside Rho station and at the main Expo entry points, the campaign was based on the universal language of flags to spread the message with which FCA, as a Global Partner, welcomed guests from across the world.
To follow all of the activities,
an aggregator of contents dedicated to the Expo Milan 2015 was created.
This special section is included on the FCA Group's portal at the link http://www.fcagroup.com/en-US/expo_2015/Pages/default.aspx
and is subdivided into three areas: "Social Pulse", "Expo Diary" and
"Events". You can find information about all the events organised by FCA
and the social media content taken from the pages of the brands and
third parties involved in the show. In addition, over the months, a
narrative has come to life thanks to the collaboration of 12
international bloggers who wrote about all of the different initiatives.
In addition, FCA was the star of a series of events on the theme of sustainability. The ideas and innovative projects presented highlighted the Group's commitment to the subject. It is no fluke that FCA has been included, for the seventh year running, in the World Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) - a prestigious index which includes only 3 of the 33 companies evaluated by RobecoSAM, specialists in sustainable investment.
In addition, FCA was the star of a series of events on the theme of sustainability. The ideas and innovative projects presented highlighted the Group's commitment to the subject. It is no fluke that FCA has been included, for the seventh year running, in the World Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) - a prestigious index which includes only 3 of the 33 companies evaluated by RobecoSAM, specialists in sustainable investment.
Within the exhibition area, other FCA Group initiatives attracted the public. Visitors were able to purchase official merchandising at "The Store", the official Mopar sales point, a brand of reference for FCA services, Customer Care, original spare parts and accessories. Fiat Professional showed its support in the United States hall with six Ducato vans outfitted as Food Trucks in the Food Truck Nation area. In addition, every brand organised events that enlivened Milan and the surrounding area for six months.
Alfa Romeo
On 4 May, a few days prior to the inauguration of the Expo, Alfa Romeo was on the field with the "Zanetti and Friends Match for Expo Milan 2015". A celebration of sport and solidarity, today's best footballers came together with champions of the recent past, arriving at the San Siro stadium in Alfa Romeo cars before taking to the pitch to promote sport and the culture of nutrition, symbolically celebrating the opening of the Universal Exhibition in Milan.
In June, Milan went Alfa Romeo red to celebrate 105 years of the brand as well as the launch of the new Giulia, a synthesis of the new brand paradigm and maximum expression of Italian stylistic and technological excellence. The link with the city was emphasised with extremely heterogeneous communication operations, located at symbolic points across the San Babila district. The public could admire, for example, the captivating 4C Spider in the square of the same name. Another initiative involved the "Brian & Barry Building" shopping centre. The external façade was equipped with 17 LED screens, positioned over the windows of the first floor, that showed dynamic images of the range for a total, technological "brand experience". From the evening of 24 June, the 12 floors of the building were illuminated red, showcasing the new Alfa Romeo logo. In this period, the "Brian & Barry Building" recorded around 35,000 weekly visits.
Fiat
The following week, to launch
the New 500 and the 58th birthday of the iconic "cinquino", Fiat
organised a "500 Day" between the Sempione Park and the monumental Arco
della Pace square, involving more than 15,000 visitors. During a key
moment in the event, Fiat 500 set a Guinness World Record in the
"Largest human car image" category: 500 people formed the largest human
picture of a car parking itself inside a 15-metre long template
representing the car's unmistakable lines.
In Milan, in July, one could admire the 500 Arcimbolda, a vehicle covered in fruit and vegetables celebrating Italian flavours and creativity. To create it, 6000 orange segments and 1000 strawberries were used, based on the work of Giuseppe Arcimboldo, the Milanese artist who also provided the inspiration for Foody, the Expo 2015 mascot. Fiat also made its presence felt at key events, such as the Triennale di Milano and at Eataly.
The Expo logo characterised a
special edition of the best-seller 500L: the 500L EXPO, which stands out
for its refined two-colour livery and commemorative badge on the front,
as well as its UconnectTM system. The car's special feature? Its 120 hp
1.4 T-Jet turbo engine with LPG and petrol bi-fuel system. The adoption
of the Bi-Fuel engine is in perfect harmony with the commitment to the
field of sustainable mobility. Fiat is the only brand to propose two
product lines that are LPG-fuelled (EasyPower range) or methane-fuelled
(Natural Power), allowing it to take on a position of leadership in
Europe in the category of alternative fuel sources. The Intesa Sanpaolo
Group, another Official Global Partner in the event, also took part in
the initiative.
Jeep
From this privileged position,
guests were able to appreciate the "Wheatfield", an environmental work
of art by American artist Agnes Denes, famous for her installations. The
work consisted of a five-hectare wheat field within the district, the
heart of the "MiColtivo. The Green Circle" project that, from late
February onwards, involved Milan citizens in the various phases of wheat
cultivation. A project in line with the theme of Expo Milan 2015,
focusing the public's attention on certain universal values such as the
sharing of food and energy, the protection of the land and the
environment, and social and economic growth while respecting individuals
and communities.
Lancia:
Lancia lent its name to the
universal exhibition with a series of unconventional initiatives that
enlivened the city of Milan, truly dominating it as the New Ypsilon made
its début. The brand underlined its innovative nature with "Style and
the city", an original photographic exhibition in Porta Genova, at the
metro station. For the first time, one of the most dynamic spots in the
city became an artistic space. The theme of the exhibition was style in
the city. Through the eyes of photographers, the streets became the
location of a metropolitan fashion show, with elegant details shown off
in an every-day environment.
A small sample of the exhibition was also on show, for all fans of the Fashion City Car Lancia, customised with exclusive Lancia-branded decorative elements, at "God save the food", the restaurant and cocktail bar in Via Tortona. The Tortona area has always been a meeting place for unconventional fashion professionals and fans: every day around 700 guests were able to admire an example of the New Ypsilon, with its brand new Blu di Blu livery, alongside the images. The Lancia customisation also involved "God save the food" in Piazza del Carmine: outside, a New Ypsilon captured the gaze of the clients who, once inside the restaurant, rediscovered the elegance of the brand on the tablecloths and cushions. Meanwhile, in the Navigli, more than 1,000,000 people's attention was focused on "Polpy", an artistic installation that enveloped the vehicle with its tentacles, taking on the nuances of the elegant interiors.
Abarth
The Scorpion brand, synonymous
with sportiness and continuous technical evolution, allowed guests at
the Park Hyatt Milano, the elegant 5-star hotel located in the city
centre, to enjoy a unique experience. For the duration of Expo 2015, a
595 "Turismo" and a 595 "Turismo" cabriolet were made available to
customers. In parallel, the hotel's "Mio" bar and bistro hosted "Abarth
Stories @Park Hyatt", a cycle of four events that recounted the brand's
story, involving an audience of more than 600 people.
Turin, 30 October 2015
