In order to monitor and to be active on research processes on innovative topics and with strong potential impact on its business, Magneti Marelli Electronic Systems pursues collaborations with universities and excellent research institutes, and participate in research projects with public funding, both in Italy and in Europe.
In recent years, Magneti Marelli Electronic Systems has participated to various projects funded by national entities (Ministry of the University and Research, Ministry of Productive activities), as well as regional and European (V and VI Frameworks, Eureka, etc.).
Below is a list of the main projects currently on going in which Magneti Marelli Electronic Systems is involved.
EC - VI Framework
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SafeSpot [Co-operative Systems for Road Safety “Smart Vehicles on Smart Roads”]
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FeedMAP [Technical and economic feasibility assessment of map data feedback loops applied to the ActMAP framework]
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Friction [On-board Measurement of Friction and Road Slipperiness to Enhance the Performance of Integrated and Cooperative Safety Systems]
Large strategic projects - PNR 2005-2007
- SIVI [Vehicle-Infrastructure Integrated Road Safety]
- HW/SW architectures and components with a high degree of integration, safety and modularity for new-generation vehicles
- VUM [Ultra-compact city vehicle for sustainable mobility of people and goods]
- Vehicle re-engineering systems focused to a high overall energy efficiency
Piedmont Region Tender – CIPE 2006
- NanOLED [Novel Nanostructured Materials for Light Emitting Devices and Application to Automotive Displays]
In addition, in the beginning of 2008 additional research projects within the European Community VII Framework will become operational.