The third edition of the Sustainable Electric Cars Race for Students (SEL3C4RS), the National Sustainable Mobility Competition, concluded on March 6 as part of KEY – The Energy Transition Expo in Rimini, with the Cerebotani Racing Team from the IIS “L. Cerebotani” in Lonato del Garda (BS) taking the top spot on the podium. Second place went to the team from the IIS “Verona Trento” in Messina with the X-MEME project, while third place went to the 3AMotion team from the IIS “Il Tagliamento” in Spilimbergo (PN).
SEL3C4RS is a one-of-a-kind competition, promoted and organized by the Network of Schools for Sustainable Mobility and supported by Motus-E as an institutional partner, in which students from all over Italy design and race small-scale radio-controlled electric vehicles. Ewiva, the Enel Group’s operator of ultra-fast charging stations and the initiative’s main sponsor, supported the competition to help spread the culture of electric mobility among the younger generation and foster the development of technical skills related to the energy transition.
The 2026 edition of the competition saw an increase in participation, with 25 teams taking part—up from 17 in the previous edition—for a total of over 150 students and 50 accompanying teachers from all over Italy: much more than just a competition, but a true laboratory for training, research, and the development of future skills.
The Podium Winners
After three days of free practice, warm-ups, speed trials, and endurance tests, the Cerebotani Racing Team from the IIS “L. Cerebotani” in Lonato del Garda (BS) claimed the top spot on the podium with a radio-controlled electric car prototype inspired by the famous Herbie Beetle, adapted to the project’s technical requirements: its compact shape and rounded lines were redesigned to optimize component layout and improve stability and interior space management. The vehicle also incorporates an intelligent electronic system capable of monitoring parameters such as current, voltage, and temperature in real time to automatically adjust performance, as well as a remote control designed and 3D-printed.
Second place went to the team from the IIS “Verona Trento” in Messina with X-MEME, a vehicle designed using 2D and 3D digital modeling and incorporating 3D printing for numerous components, combined with CNC machining. The prototype is completed by a lightweight chassis designed in CAD and a 4×4 all-wheel-drive system with a dual differential, engineered to improve stability, traction, and efficiency during the race.
Third place went to the 3AMotion team from IIS “Il Tagliamento” in Spilimbergo (PN), creators of a radio-controlled electric vehicle prototype developed from CAD design through to construction in school labs using CNC machining and 3D printing. The project stood out for its use of recycled and sustainable materials and for a campaign to engage local sponsors, through which the students promoted the project and raised awareness among local businesses about sustainable mobility.