For the first time with the support of Ewiva and as part of Key – The Energy Transition Expo in Rimini, the Sustainable Electric Cars Race for Students (SEL3C4RS), the National Sustainable Mobility Race that involved more than 100 students and teachers from all over Italy, concluded last March 7.
A total of 17 student teams, from secondary schools and ITS in Valle d’Aosta, Piedmont, Liguria, Lombardy, Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, Umbria and Puglia, joined the initiative: numbers almost doubled compared to last year’s participation, confirming the growing interest in a competition that is much more than just a race, but a real laboratory for training, research and development of the skills of the future.
A unique competition, organized by the Network of Schools for Sustainable Mobility, in which young talents competed in the design and development of innovative solutions for electric mobility, combining technique, innovation and sustainability.
Ewiva, a joint venture of Enel X and the Volkswagen Group created to accelerate the spread of electric mobility in Italy, was the main sponsor of the event, supporting the initiative to bring new generations closer to the culture of sustainability and electric mobility, enabling them to develop the technical and transversal skills that are essential for tackling their studies and preparing them for the world of work.
A PODIUM OF TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
After three days of free races, warm-ups, speed and endurance tests, it was the team from the Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Vallauri di Fossano (CN) that triumphed, taking the top step of the podium with a total of 910 points. IIS Vallauri’s project, Freccia F25, is distinguished by careful assembly design on SolidWorks, combined with advanced technologies such as 3D printing for the battery support and water jet cutting for the axle and wheel arms. Construction also required manual work, such as plate cutting, while the sustainable core of the project was ensured by the recovery and recycling of materials used for the various components. Static tests, 3-D simulations and track tests finally allowed for optimization of the race performance. The vehicle was built from scratch, with a design developed in collaboration with the Centro Europeo di Modellismo Industriale, the training center founded in the 1980s by Giorgetto Giugiaro.
In second place, with 740 points, was the team composed of ITS Sustainable Mobility and ITS Greentech/Energia Piemonte, which focused on optimizing and reusing an existing vehicle, reducing waste and costs. This team’s prototype was distinguished by improvements to the chassis, transmission and electric motor, as well as the creation of 3D-printed mounts that enabled optimal integration of the vehicle’s propulsion and control systems, providing a more efficient and compact layout. An additional innovative element was the integrated telemetry system, which enabled real-time monitoring of temperature, engine rpm and performance.
Third place, with 710 points, was the team from the Allievi Sangallo Technical Technological Institute of Terni (TR), already the winner of last year’s edition, and which for the 2025 entry focused on a highly engineered approach with the creation of a carbon fiber body. ITT Allievi Sangallo’s goal was to achieve a lightweight yet strong structure, improving the vehicle’s aerodynamic performance and safety. The body was made using advanced techniques, including application of resins and structural materials, with meticulous finishing to ensure an aerodynamic and eye-catching design inspired by hypercars. The project was also made under the banner of recycling, reusing and adapting working chassis, front and rear components from a previously made vehicle.
EWIVA FOR THE NEW GENERATION: TRAINING, SKILLS AND CULTURE OF SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY
The second edition of the Ewiva-branded National Sustainable Mobility Competition demonstrated that the ability to innovate sustainably stems from the passion and creativity of young talents, combined with solid skills and specializations, which represent an asset for the future of industry in our country. Ewiva firmly believes in the importance of initiatives like SEL3C4RS, which offer students the opportunity to acquire concrete technical and soft skills, allowing them to directly confront the mobility challenges of the future.
The 2025 edition of the competition has obtained the patronage of the European Commission, the Italian Union of Chambers of Commerce (Unioncamere), the Unione Industriali di Torino (Education Area), the Unione Industriali di Cuneo and SIMTUR, testifying to the educational value and strategic importance of the competition in promoting sustainable mobility.