The historic collaboration between Politecnico di Torino and Iveco Group expands: partnership agreement signed for new research in the mobility sector
13 Febbraio 2024 - 2:00PM
Data analysis and Artificial Intelligence are at
the core of the new collaboration between the University and the
Group for the study and design of the commercial vehicles of the
future
Iveco Group will also be the official Sponsor of
Biennale Tecnologia 2024 “Realistic Utopias”
Turin, 13th February 2024. The Politecnico di
Torino and Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) have signed a collaboration
agreement aimed at developing shared research programmes in the
mobility sector. Over the next three years, they will conduct
studies and research in the cutting-edge field of commercial
vehicle design, with a focus on sustainable innovation.
The signing ceremony took place today at the
Rectorate of the Politecnico di Torino. In attendance were Guido
Saracco, Rector, Politecnico di Torino; Giuliana Mattiazzo,
Vice-Rector for Technology Transfer, Politecnico di Torino;
Francesco Tutino, Chief Human Resources & Information
Technology Officer, Iveco Group; and Marco Liccardo, Chief
Technology & Digital Officer, Iveco Group.
The studies will focus on the contribution of
digitalisation, aided by Artificial Intelligence algorithms, in the
design of new, innovative propulsion systems to support the
transition towards a more sustainable future. The partners have
established goals for the collaboration in areas related to energy
management and reducing environmental impact, which are achievable
in joint research like this through the adoption of Life Cycle
Assessment (LCA) criteria and eco-design methodologies. A
fundamental tool in support of the European Green Deal and
environmental sustainability, LCA is a multi-criteria evaluation
methodology capable of covering a wide variety of impacts
associated with human health, ecosystem health and resource
availability.
The historic collaboration already goes beyond
the areas identified in the new agreement: Iveco Group has
confirmed its official sponsorship of Biennale Tecnologia 2024, the
event organised by the Politecnico di Torino focusing on the
relationship between technology and society, and the promotion of
both technical culture and scientific dissemination. Entitled
"Realistic Utopias", this year's edition will take place from 17th
to 21st April. The diversified, broad audience will be asked to
combine imagination and design, ideas and reality, and concrete
visions and unprecedented perspectives as they delve into new
possible worlds.
In addition to research, there are sports
activities. From 2023, Iveco Group and IVECO, its brand that
designs, produces and markets light, medium and heavy commercial
vehicles, are the new Title Sponsors of the CUS Torino rugby team,
part of the Turin University Sports Centre, the largest multi-sport
club at national level.
Rector Saracco declared: "Iveco Group is one of
the historic partners of Politecnico, and there have been many
success stories over the years stemming from this collaboration,
not least the sponsorship of Biennale Tecnologia and of the CUS
rugby team. With this new agreement, innovative projects in the
field of mobility and the commercial vehicles of the future will be
developed, as well as important professional opportunities for our
students".Francesco Tutino, Chief Human Resources & Information
Technology Officer, Iveco Group, commented: "This agreement
represents a further step forward in our historic collaboration
with the Politecnico di Torino that is now enriched with an even
more efficient structure for the numerous activities that have long
linked Iveco Group to the University. The importance of constant
dialogue with the world of research and with centres of excellence
is fundamental for Iveco Group, especially at a time when our
industry is evolving at an increasingly rapid pace towards the new
challenges it is called to face. We strongly believe in the value
of continuous training, aware that our ability to innovate, adapt
and excel is deeply rooted in the development of knowledge and
skills".
Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) is
the home of unique people and brands that power your business and
mission to advance a more sustainable society. The eight brands are
each a major force in its specific business: IVECO, a pioneering
commercial vehicles brand that designs, manufactures, and markets
heavy, medium, and light-duty trucks; FPT Industrial, a global
leader in a vast array of advanced powertrain technologies in the
agriculture, construction, marine, power generation, and commercial
vehicles sectors; IVECO BUS and HEULIEZ, mass-transit and premium
bus and coach brands; IDV, for highly specialised defence and civil
protection equipment; ASTRA, a leader in large-scale heavy-duty
quarry and construction vehicles; MAGIRUS, the industry-reputed
firefighting vehicle and equipment manufacturer; and IVECO CAPITAL,
the financing arm which supports them all. Iveco Group employs more
than 35,000 people around the world and has 20 industrial sites and
29 R&D centres. Further information is available on the
Company’s website www.ivecogroup.com
Media contacts:Francesco Polsinelli, Tel: +39
335 1776091Fabio Lepore, Tel: +39 335 7469007E-mail:
mediarelations@ivecogroup.com
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Technical School for Engineers created in 1859. It is
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Europe for engineering and architecture studies, with more than
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committed to a strong internationalization process of its teaching,
research and technology transfer activities: not only does it work
in cooperation with the best universities and research centers in
world, but it has also been signing agreements and contracts with
important international corporations, as well as local businesses,
meaning to be for the latter a focal point for innovation.
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