Expertise

Politecnico di Torino was founded 160 years ago and represents a leading public university, in Italy and in Europe, in technical-scientific teaching and research (#33 for Engineering and Technology, according to 2022 QS World University Ranking).

More than 38,700 students (19% of which from foreign countries) are currently enrolled in 25 BSc and 34 MSc programs, with about 1160 PhD students (25% of which from foreign countries) attending 18 different PhD programs. 26 educational paths taught completely in English and more than 300 International Agreements testify to Politecnico di Torino’s international vocation. Since 2014 Politecnico has been participating to more than 395 European and International Projects, and to 269 Horizon 2020 Projects, (for 68 of which as Coordinator) and 44 Horizon Europe Projects (for 11 of which as Coordinator). Politecnico di Torino can boast several decades of experience in research activities on internal combustion engines, and, over the last 20 years, on hybrid and electric powertrains, as testified by its participation to several previous EU funded projects, as well as by a number of research projects in cooperation with primary OEMs, aiming to the development of innovative powertrain and after-treatment systems.

Politecnico di Torino’s CARS, Center for Automotive Research and Sustainable mobility, recently constituted, focuses on research and development of the following areas:

• Green Vehicles, with focus on propulsion systems powered by alternative fuels, electric and hybrid systems, zero emission vehicles.

• Feasibility and competitiveness, with focus on production systems and on the implementation of new production technologies.

• Safe and integrated mobility, with a focus on connected vehicles and technological advancements on autonomous vehicles.

• Logistics and urban mobility, with the aim of managing flows of people and goods in an integrated manner to improve the usability of services and the quality of life in metropolitan areas.

• Sharing Mobility, with focus on monitoring and analysis of current and potential trends, integration in traffic monitoring systems, and EVs introduction in the urban systems.

Participation in EU Projects and International Activities

PHOENICE - PHev towards zerO EmissioNs & ultimate ICE efficiency (2021-2024)

BATTERY 2030+ - At the heart of a connected green society (2020-2023)

Solutions for largE bAtteries for waterBorne trAnsporT (2021-2024)

Sensing functionalities for smart battery cell chemistries (2020-2023)

EMPOWER - Eco-operated, Modular, highly efficient, and flexible multi-POWERtrain for long-haul heavy-duty vehicles, (2023-2026)

EM-TECH - Innovative e-motor technologies covering e-axles and e-corners vehicle architectures for high-efficient and sustainable e-mobility, (2023-2025)

HighScape - High efficiency, high power density, cost effective, scalable and modular power electronics and control solutions for electric vehicles, (2023-2025)