Fiat Group completes R&D center in Shanghai

Fiat Group’s research and development (R&D) Center in Shanghai Jiading Technological Development Zone was recently completed. With a total investment of €22 million (US$30.3 million), the R&D Center covers an area of 36,000 sqm. The research focus of the center is to develop environmentally friendly vehicles powered with gasoline or diesel engines and adapted to China’s environmental policies and regulations. (January 5, 2009)