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representing a share of about 50 per cent. Since 1997, the Group has sold more than 690,000 natural-gas-powered cars and commercial vehicles. As driver expectations change and mobility scenarios evolve, FCA has devoted resources to research, development and experimentation of innovative technologies, including a growing number of connectivity and mobility solutions and autonomous-vehicle technology. Among the many projects undertaken by FCA is Fiat Likes U, a collaboration with the Italian Departments of Education and the Environment, launched in 2012. This initiative represents the first time in Europe that an automaker has worked with universities on an initiative to promote environmental awareness and the use of eco-friendly cars through a three-pronged approach: Mobility (free car-sharing service for students), Study (university scholarships and seminars conducted by FCA managers) and Work (paid internships within the Group). In addition to the 10 Italian universities involved, the second phase of the Fiat Likes U project (April 2014-December 2015), was extended to six additional countries, reaching more than 720,000 students. Through research, collaborations and more than a century of experience in the automotive industry, FCA is helping to advance mobility solutions around the world. ■“ AMONG THE MANY PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY FCA IS Fiat Likes U, A COLLABORATION WITH THE ITALIAN DEPARTMENTS OF EDUCATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT”TRANSPORT AND MOBILITY 101