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February 2012

Future gear

The global automotive sector is undergoing a radical transformation. Thirty years ago, no one would have anticipated the extent or the speed at which the industry would change: goodbye gas-guzzlers, hello high-tech, high-efficiency vehicles.

High-level executives from the world’s leading carmakers reveal their companies' perspectives on the benefits of standards implementation and leading industry figures share their expectations for today and tomorrow.

Sergio Marchionne

GUEST INTERVIEW

Chrysler Group and Fiat

Sergio Marchionne

Chairman and CEO of Chrysler Group LLC, CEO at NAFTA, CEO of Fiat S.p.A., Chairman of Fiat Industrial S.p.A, including CNH, Iveco and FPT Industrial.

Sergio Marchionne discusses the importance of ISO International Standards for the automotive industry:

We do need standards; the world needs standards. Standards help an enterprise manage business-critical issues, such as quality, environmental performance and safety.

Leading articles from this issue

Special Report

Mikhail Gorbachev - Nobel Peace Prize laureate

Mikhail Gorbachev was the last head of state of the Soviet Union, having served from 1988 until its dissolution in 1991. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize “ for his leading role in the peace process which today characterizes important parts of the international community ” in 1990.

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Special Report

From the boardroom - The bottom line on International Standards

by Hyoung-Keun Lee & Martin Conrads

If the global automotive industry combined efforts to invigorate current ISO activities, car manufacturers, motorists and our planet would all benefit. Greater cooperation could also lead to an even broader range of car-related technology standards.

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Management solutions

Bentley first with ISO 50001

by Michael Straughan

Car maker implements energy management standard. Bentley, one of the most famous automotive marques, combines fine craftsmanship with engineering expertise and cutting-edge technology to create some of the world’s finest motorcars. However, the company’s pursuit of excellence does not stop with the turn of the ignition key. Energy management is a fundamental area of focus and Bentley Motors has now become the first United Kingdom automotive plant to implement and certify to ISO 50001:2011 Energy management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.

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Published in English and French, ten times per year, ISO Focus+ covers the complete range of ISO International Standards: technical, management, good practice and conformity assessment, and for products, services, processes, systems, materials and professionals.

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