R & D

R&D PROJECTS

S4MILE - Solid State Battery Smart & Structural Modular Integration into Vehicle through Flexible Module to Chassis Design 

The  project aims to support the large-scale introduction of electric vehicles by simplifying the vehicle structure and integrating the next-generation solid-state cells into the vehicle structure based on a disruptive and innovative ‘virtual’ module-to-chassis concept (VM2C) based on large structural ALU casting and composite unibodies.

www.s4mile.eu

Start: 01/01/2025

End: 30/06/2028

Overall EU project contribution (Horizon Europe RIA): 4.999.976,25 €

ENLIGHTEN - nExt geNeration 1200V eLectric hIGH volTage powertrain 

The project aims at developing, integrating and testing a next generation post 800V electric vehicle powertrain with an indicative voltage level of 1200V. It targets a higher performing, cost optimized and more sustainable drivetrain layout that is also backwards compatible to the existing charging infrastructure with 1000V or 500V respectively.

www.enlighten-project.eu

Start: 01/01/2025

End: 31/12/2028

Overall EU project contribution (Horizon Europe RIA): 5.952.265,25 €

iBattMan - Smart, Connected and Secure Battery Management System Enhanced by Next-Generation Edge- and Cloud-Computing, Sensors and Interoperable Architecture

This project aims for an innovative, scalable Battery Monitoring System applicable across various vehicles, from passenger cars to electric trucks.
By integrating novel sensors and advanced modelling, iBattMan monitors State Of Health during operation and charging, enhancing performance and safety.

www.ibattman.eu

Start: 01/01/2024

End: 30/06/2027

Overall EU project contribution (Horizon Europe IA): 4.999.641,25 €

4S - Safe, Smart and Sustainable Seat 

The project introduces innovation into automotive seats by integrating advanced technologies and new materials. It aims to improve comfort, safety, and user experience with updated electronic systems; cut weight and boost sustainability using innovative structural and plastic materials; and create safer, more functional mechanical parts.

Start: 08/01/2024

End: 31/12/2026

Overall Italian Ministry for Enterprises and Made in Italy project contribution (Accordi per l’Innovazione 2023): 3.681.366,47 €

MOVIDA – Mobility Optimization and VehIcle-to-Device Advancements 

The objective of the MOVIDA project is to improve the safety and energy efficiency of light passenger vehicles through the use of vehicle communication technologies and systems that enable the exchange of information between vehicles and road infrastructure.

Start: 01/11/2023

End: 31/07/2025

Programme NODES Nord
Ovest Digitale E Sostenibile
(code ECS 00000036) – Cascading grant for
enterprises funded under CUP E13B22000020001 – SPOKE 1 Line A. CUP
E13B22000020001

Overall project contribution from Next Gen Funds: 377.729,12 €