Agenda

09-10 November 2026

Towards the sustainable vehicle era

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Day1

09 nov | 13.30 – 18.00

Day2 Opening Session

10 nov | 8.30 – 9.30

Day2 Session 1

10 nov | 9.30 – 11.30

Day2 Session 2

10 nov | 11.30 – 12.45

Day2 Session 3

10 nov | 14.00 – 16.30

Day1 / 09 nov | 13.30 – 18.00

Event introduction and welcome speeches

Venue courtesy of the Lingotto Consortium, whose generous support has made the Pista 500 available for this event.

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13.30 – 14.00

Participant Grouping

09/11/2026Pista 500 | Via Nizza 262
Participant Grouping
14.00 – 14.30

Registration

09/11/2026Pista 500 | Via Nizza 262
Registration
14.30 – 17.00

Vehicle Exhibition and Demos of vehicles and prototypes @ Pista 500

09/11/2026Pista 500 | Via Nizza 262
Vehicle Exhibition and Demos of vehicles and prototypes @ Pista 500
17.00 – 18.00

Refreshment

09/11/2026Pista 500 | Via Nizza 262
Refreshment

Day2 Opening Session / 10 nov | 8.30 – 9.30

Welcome Opening Session
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8.30 – 9.00

Participant Registration

10/11/2026Aula Magna
9.00 – 9.15

PoliTO Welcome speech

Giuliana Mattiazzo | Vice Rector of Politecnico di Torino
10/11/2026Aula Magna
PoliTO Welcome speech
9.15 – 9.30

Welcome Speech from the Interdepartmental Centers CARS and PEIC

Radu Bojoi | Coordinator of the PEIC Center
10/11/2026Aula Magna

Day2 Session 1 / 10 nov | 9.30 – 11.30

Perspectives on sustainable mobility
Session Chair: Maria Pia Cavatorta, Politecnico di Torino
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9.30 – 9.55

Fresh orange juice: how to decarbonize continental breakfast

Pierpaolo Biffali | Head of Powertrain Product Engineering at FPT Industrial – IVECO Group
10/11/2026Aula Magna
What does fresh orange juice have to do with decarbonization? Its journey to our breakfast table shows that there is no single path to carbon neutrality. Different missions, markets and energy needs call for different solutions. Electrification, biofuels, hydrogen and e-fuels can complement each other in a flexible multi-energy approach to accelerate the transition.
9.55 – 10.20

Stellantis’ Vision for Tomorrow’s Mobility Through Innovation, Technology and New Skills: From Fast Lane to the Future

Alessandro Peila | Responsible for Product Development South Europe Technical Centers at Stellantis
10/11/2026Aula Magna
The South Europe Technical Center advances tomorrow’s mobility through electrification, software, AI and sustainable materials, combining physical and digital engineering skills. Aligned with Stellantis’ FaSTLAne 2030, CRF and Politecnico di Torino connect industrial innovation and academic research to develop emerging technologies and engineering expertise.
10.20 – 10.45

Enabling Affordable Electrification: A Techno-Economic Study of Gasoline Range-Extender Architectures for Europe

Gianmarco Boretto | Director Propulsion Engineering at Dumarey Automotive Italia Spa
10/11/2026Aula Magna
The study evaluates gasoline Range-Extender Electric Vehicles (REEVs) as a cost-effective complement to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) for Europe’s transition to climate-neutral mobility. Using large-scale vehicle and powertrain simulations, it assesses technical, economic, and CO₂ performance versus BEVs. Results indicate that a ~48.5% efficient engine and ~30 kWh battery can deliver competitive total cost of ownership while extending driving range.
10.45 – 11:10

Disruptive Buying Criteria for a Passenger Car in Europe.

Franz Leitner | Managing Director Powertrain Engineering at AVL Italy
10/11/2026Aula Magna
Disruptive Buying Criteria for a Passenger Car in Europe.
11.10 – 11.30

Coffee Break

Day2 Session 2 / 10 nov | 11.30 – 12.45

Future Trends on Vehicle Subsystems and Control
Session Chair: Carla Fabiana Chiasserini, Politecnico di Torino
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11.30 – 11.55

The truck is the new smartphone – just heavier! How Apps, App Stores and Loyalty Programs are redefining life on board.

Fabrizio Conicella | Head of Software & Analytics Lab at IVECO GROUP
10/11/2026Aula Magna
Every journey matters and every driver deserves technology that truly supports them. Discover how IVECO’s connected digital ecosystem helps drivers feel safer, perform at their best and be recognized for positive driving. By turning daily challenges into rewarding experiences, innovation can reduce costs, strengthen loyalty and make this profession more attractive.
11.55 – 12.20

The Active Wheel Corner: the benefit of function integration

Jože Buh | Head Of Advanced R&D at Elaphe Propulsion Technologies Ltd.
10/11/2026Aula Magna
Robotics already puts an actuator and fast control into every wheel. Cars are next. Today the wheel corner holds separate systems for braking, body control and comfort. This talk shows how a fast in-wheel system becomes the hub of an Active Wheel Corner that integrates these functions, improving performance, safety and driving experience with less hardware.
12.20 – 12.45

Dual Battery System in Motorsport Applications

Alex Gimondi | System Functionalities & Software Coordinator at Brembo Performance
10/11/2026Aula Magna
The presentation outlines Brembo’s vision for maximizing the regenerative braking in motorsport. At the core of this vision is an innovative dual-battery architecture, currently under development, designed to combine cells with different and complementary characteristics. By leveraging different battery technologies within the same system, the concept opens new opportunities to balance energy and power capabilities in highly demanding racing applications.
12.45 – 14.00

Lunch Break

Day2 Session 3 / 10 nov | 14.00 – 16.30

Electric and electronic sustainable technologies for electrification
Session Chair: Francesco Iannuzzo, Politecnico di Torino
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14.00 – 14.25

From Research Vision to Technology Demonstrators: Outcomes of the Stellantis-PoliTO Collaboration

Vittorio Ravello | Global Innovation – Electrification Program Manager at Centro Ricerche Fiat, Italy
10/11/2026Aula Magna
Under the Stellantis-PoliTo 2022–26 Cooperation Agreement, 11 Research & Innovation projects have been developed. This presentation highlights results from three projects focused on electrified propulsion systems: • HiBS: Highly Integrated Battery System • GaN-PE: Next-Generation GaN-Based Power Electronics • EESM: Cost-Competitive High-Speed Electrically Excited Synchronous Motor
14.25 – 14.50

Axial Flux vs. Radial Flux Motors – Technologies, Trade-offs and Applications

Augusto Guccione | Chief Technical Officer EPT at TEXA
10/11/2026Aula Magna
Axial or radial flux: which motor architecture is the right choice? Explore the technologies, benefits and key trade-offs behind both concepts, from torque density and efficiency to cooling, packaging and cost, and discover where each solution can make the difference in next-generation electric powertrains.
14.50 – 15.15

Vishay perspective on HV power modules for xEV: private and public collaboration to develop Advanced SiC power modules with integrated cooling for high – reliability

Lorenzo D’Ancona | Head of R&D and Product Engineering, Power Modules Subdivision at Vishay Intertechnology Inc
10/11/2026Aula Magna
Vishay perspective on HV power modules for xEV: private and public collaboration to develop Advanced SiC power modules with integrated cooling for high – reliability
15.15 – 15.40

The Electric Heavyweights: The engineering behind Cometto’s heavy-duty electric transporters

Enrico Rulfi | R&D specialist and Technical Project Manager at Cometto SPA
10/11/2026Aula Magna
What does it take to electrify a heavy-duty transporter? This talk explores the engineering behind Cometto’s electric vehicles, from powertrain sizing and battery integration to thermal management and control, highlighting the design trade-offs involved in moving heavy loads with precision and reliability.
15.45 – 16.30

Round Table Discussion on Perspectives on new technologies and vehicle systems for sustainable mobility
Chairmen:

Nicola Amati | Coordinator of the CARS Center Radu Bojoi | Coordinator of the PEIC Center
10/11/2026Aula Magna
Participants: Matteo Barale – Autonomous driving vehicles expert, CIO @ Tecnocad, Federico Brivio – Electrification Customer Project Director @ Robert Bosch GmbH Italy, Augusto Guccione – Chief Technical Officer EPT @Texa Spa, Lorenzo D’Ancona – Head of R&D and Product Engineering Power Modules Subdivision @Vishay Semiconductor  Spa, Francesco Romani – Head of Materials Management @Pirelli
16.30 – 17.00

Coffee Break

9.30 – 18.30

Proto Session

10/11/2026 Court in front of Aula Magna and Sala Emma Strada
Come and see the prototypes of the centers and companies!
9.30 – 18.30

Poster session

10/11/2026 Sala Emma Strada
Come and see posters describing our research activity!

Discover the full event

During the day of the event, and especially after the sessions in Aula Magna, participants can explore the hands-on parts of Towards the Sustainable vehicle Era; the Prototypes exposition by various firms or research group, the Poster Session with the latest applied research projects, and the CARS and PEIC Labs visits

POSTER SESSION

Sala Emma Strada, under the Aula Magna
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PROTO EXHIBITION

Court in front of Aula Magna
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FLASHBACK

Torino
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