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During the last few decades, the European regulations concerning CO2 emissions and vehicle recyclability/recoverability rates are leading OEMs to develop and apply several technological strategies to increase environmental performances of vehicles. In this context, the lightweighting is a key concern because it effectively contributes to reduce vehicle mass, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions during the operation stage of vehicle. The research advancements are enhancing the applicability of a diverse set of innovative materials (e.g. polymers, bio-composites) to different vehicle assemblies and so the mass reduction with the same mechanical performances. This paper deals with the implementation of LCA methodological approach in the design phase of components of Magneti Marelli® allowing a wider environmental conscious related to the usage of innovative materials and related manufacturing processes.