New, technologically advanced products such as the hybrid diesel-gasoline engine
The European leader in engines with power ratings of up to 50 kW, Lombardini has long been developing technology that centers aroundon full respect for the environment and for public health.
This mission has led the company to become increasingly involved in the design of engines for mini-cars since 1976.
The share taken up by the automotive sector has expanded from an initial 4% of total production to the current 20%, thus strengthening the company's position as an undisputed European leader. The priority given to this sector has enhanced Lombardini’s competitiveness. It has also enabled the company to achieve important synergies and, above all, to enjoy new opportunities in its automotive business. In particular, the technological improvements achieved by the injector/pump system on the new FOCS engine have significantly reduced noise levels and tailpipe emissions.
Engines designed for mini-cars are more and more environmentally friendly, quiet, light and compact, and can easily be combined with "zero emission" systems such as electric vehicles or reduced-emission systems such as natural gas and LPG.
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| City car: engine-driven or hybrid | Leisure vehicles | Minibuses Mini-cars, small commercial vehicles | Mini-cars with or without driver's license requirement |
Three major technological innovations are brilliant examples of Lombardini’s research achievements and are contributing to developing the new concept car of the future:
The revolutionary Hybrid Power, which offers electric drive in the city and engine drive on long distances and to recharge the batteries. All major international manufacturers are currently investigating hybrid propulsion.
The 442 project, an engine for city-cars in common-rail diesel or MPI gasoline versions, offers reduced external dimensions, great comfort, superior reliability and a remarkably low noise level.