Bitauto original In the summer of 2022, the northern hemisphere was affected by extreme climate, London's railway tracks were shut down, a heat wave raged in Spain, energy was in short supply in many places, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature officially declared the paddlefish extinct. Governments and organizations around the world have paid considerable attention to climate change. The issue of sustainable development is closely tied to the post-industrial era. As early as 1987, the World Commission on Environment and Development proposed the concept of "sustainable development". In 2015, countries committed to setting the goal of achieving "carbon neutrality" in the Paris Agreement. As one of the world's leading supercar manufacturers, Lamborghini has set its sights on the issue of sustainable development much earlier.
As early as 2009, Lamborghini became the first and currently the only Italian car company to obtain EMAS environmental certification. The following 2011, Lamborghini launched a groundbreaking environmental project jointly with the Universities of Bologna, Bolzano and Munich in Sant'Agata· Bologna. The Lamborghini Eco Park was completed.
Not long ago, I was invited to the Lamborghini Eco Park to participate in the Lamborghini Sustainability Day activities. I truly felt that as a supercar company, it has made a series of rich contributions to "sustainable development" in its region. contribution to effectiveness.
There are 10 and 000 oak trees planted in the Lamborghini Ecological Park. These trees are divided into two areas, and the planting position of each tree has been strictly calculated to more fully and effectively protect the environment. At the same time, Lamborghini cooperates with the University of Munich to regularly sample and analyze plants, soil and water quality in the botanical garden to study the impact of plant density on the growth, accumulation and distribution of carbon in plants and soil. It is reported that since 2011, Lamborghini Eco Park has sequestered 90 tons of carbon generated by factory operations for the local environment, which is equivalent to absorbing 330 of carbon dioxide. ton.
In a corner of the ecological park, there is an apiary consisting of 13 hives, where approximately 600,000 bees live. Beekeeping experts from Lamborghini said that in addition to the analysis of plants and soil that can detect environmental changes, the analysis of animals can also be done. Since 2016, they have continued to developCarry out environmental biological monitoring activities. By analyzing the living habits of honey, beeswax and the bees themselves, environmental pollutants can be detected, helping to control environmental pollution around factories and residential areas. Beginning this year, Lamborghini Bee Farm began to use "technological hives". The beehives use innovative technology and are equipped with a camera inside and outside the hive. The program monitors the health, environment and work of bees, producing data that can provide experts with more detailed research into challenging conditions. At the same time, 3 of the hives are dedicated to honey production and can produce approximately 500 kilograms of honey per year.
Of course, "sustainable development" cannot rely solely on the detection and control of production emissions. More importantly, it must improve the energy structure and increase energy utilization. Lamborghini also attaches great importance to this. So, after finishing our visit to the ecological park, a group of us rode electric bicycles produced by Ducati and arrived at Nonanto, which is located 6 kilometers away from the Lamborghini factory. La (Nonantola), there is a biogas cogeneration plant set up by Lamborghini. Here, in addition to the two warehouses, there are also three huge biogas fermentation tanks. Agricultural crops such as wheat go through a series of treatments and fermentations to generate biogas in the fermentation tanks. The heating device is used to heat the cold water, thereby outputting more than 85 Hot water is delivered to the heating facility through underground pipes to provide heating for Lamborghini's production workshops and offices. This also makes Lamborghini the first company in the Italian automotive field to have a district heating system, allowing Lamborghini to save approximately 1,800 tons of carbon dioxide emissions every year.
In October this year, Lamborghini announced the launch of a biomethane device to power its headquarters factory. The system can provide nearly 400 million cubic meters of natural gas per year, equivalent to about 65% of the company's current demand, while reducing carbon dioxide emissions from the current 37 % increased to about 80%, which is equivalent to reducing total emissions by more than 11, 000 tons per year.
As an automobile manufacturer, Lamborghini is committed to process optimization in the production process. This is particularly evident in the Urus model. To this end, we also visited the paint shop of the Urus model. According to reports, since2018Urus Since the establishment of the project, the area of Lamborghini's headquarters production base has expanded from 8 to 16 square meters. During the entire expansion process, the entire factory has always maintained its original state. Carbon Neutral certification status from 2015.
In 2019, a new Urus spraying workshop was built, covering an area 30% smaller than similar factories. 95% of its paints are water-based, and its E-Cube technology that collects overspray paint mist reduces water consumption in the air filtration process to zero. Compared with traditional technology, the wastewater discharge during the painting process is reduced by more than 100%, and the wastewater recycled in the painting factory accounts for 12% of the company's total wastewater recycling.
In addition to recycling wastewater from production activities, Lamborghini has also launched two circular economy projects to re-develop some of the waste materials that need to be processed and give them a "second life." First of all, Lamborghini cooperated with the Experis Academy Technical College to reuse carbon fiber composite materials that cannot be used for industrial production in teaching activities and to manufacture souvenirs and other peripheral products. Secondly, the leather that does not meet the quality or size standards is sent to the Cooperativa Cartiera organization, which transforms the leather that should have been landfilled into small leather goods, giving it a new life. In 2020 alone, Lamborghini recycled 56% of production waste. At the same time, a larger proportion of waste is still being recycled and researched and developed. So far, leather products transformed from waste products include Tote bags, card holders, key cases, mobile phone cases and iPad protective cases, etc., which are only available in Weishengya. Exclusively available in the Lamborghini store in Gata· Bolognese.
During the visit, Lamborghini CEO Mr. Stephan Winkelmann once again explained the "Direzione Cor Tauri" (Toward the Heart of Taurus) development plan. Echoing the brand identity adopted by company founder Ferruccio · Lamborghini in 1963, Cor TauriPan> is the brightest star in the Taurus constellation. It represents that Lamborghini will always remain loyal to the core and soul of the brand while moving towards electrification.
The first phase is two new models equipped with V12 engines, which have now been successfully launched. This phase is characterized by the continued development of models equipped with internal combustion engines, paying homage to the brand’s illustrious history and iconic products from the past to the present, always in keeping with Lamborghini’s unique forward-looking vision.
Starting from the second phase, all Lamborghini product lines will be hybridized. Ensuring excellent performance and pure driving experience remains the focus, and the application of lightweight carbon fiber materials will be the key to balancing the increased weight of electrification. The internal goal of the stage is to reduce product carbon dioxide emissions by 50% by the beginning of 2025.
From 2025 to 2030, the brightest star in the Taurus constellation "Cor Tauri" pointed to by Lamborghini's electrification plan will be represented by pure electric models. At that time, the company will launch a fourth product line as a vision to accelerate the development of pure electric models. While technologically innovating, Lamborghini will continue to ensure excellent performance and position new products at the top of the market segment.
Lamborghini's project towards 2030 starts from the overall vision of the company's sustainable development strategy and is a comprehensive plan from products to the headquarters in Sant'Agata Bolognese, from production lines to offices. In addition to reducing CO2 emissions, environmental protection, sustainable development of the supply chain, focus on employees and corporate social responsibility are also integral parts of the strategy, thereby contributing to the sustainable development of the economy and society.