Talent development is one of UFI’s core values. As a leader in filtration, thermal management, and green hydrogen technologies, we are proud to announce a new collaboration with the MMR E-Driverless team—the youngest division within MoRe Modena Racing, a program founded and consolidated within the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
This partnership involves UFI’s support in developing the M25-DL vehicle, which is set to compete in major international Formula SAE events during the 2026 season.
Formula SAE is a prestigious competition organized by SAE International (Society of Automotive Engineers), where universities from around the world compete in designing and building high-performance race cars. Originating in the U.S. in the early 1980s, Formula SAE arrived in Europe and Italy in the early 2000s, with the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia among its early participants.
The competition includes several categories based on propulsion and driving systems: Combustion, Hybrid, Electric, and Driverless.
The MMR E-Driverless team competes in the Driverless category—autonomous vehicles—which in 2025 saw a significant evolution with the introduction of electric propulsion.
The Formula SAE event is more than just a weekend of racing: it spans about a week and includes both dynamic tests (such as skidpad, autocross, acceleration, and trackdrive) and static evaluations that cover design, business planning, cost analysis, as well as safety and engineering review.
Requirements vary depending on vehicle type: driverless cars must independently complete the circuit in the shortest time possible, while those with drivers face timed driving challenges.
UFI has chosen to support the MoRe Modena Racing Driverless team to foster collaboration between industry and academia—transforming ideas and passion into cutting-edge technologies, always looking toward the future.
The MMR team has already achieved excellent results in past editions:
- 3rd Overall at Formula SAE Italy 2024 (Varano de’ Melegari)
- Two international podiums in 2023 (Varano and Barcelona – Circuit de Catalunya)
In 2025, the team enters a strategic development phase to design and build the all-new M25-DL vehicle from scratch, for the 2026 competition season.
THE TEAM
Every year, over 100 university students from different departments and faculties of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia take part in this academically challenging competition. These young talents not only apply the knowledge gained during their studies but also create innovative projects that reflect their drive and passion for technology.
Each team follows a well-defined hierarchical structure, typically led and supported by a Faculty Advisor—a professor, often from the engineering faculty—who oversees the students’ work to ensure it aligns with project goals.
The students operate like a real company: a Team Leader manages operations, administration, and logistics, supported by the Chief Technical Officer (CTO), who oversees technical projects and ensures continuity with past experience.
The team is divided into operational “divisions,” each led by a Division Leader who collaborates closely with the CTO and coordinates their group members. While most team members are first-year students, many remain involved throughout their academic careers, turning this experience into a true path of personal and professional growth.
UFI has always paid close attention to the academic world and the development of new talent. This initiative reflects the company’s core values: passion for innovation and excellence, and a firm belief in the potential of the next generation.
In a fast-evolving industrial landscape, investing in young people means laying the foundation today for tomorrow’s progress.
Once again, UFI confirms its commitment to being not just an observer, but an active agent of change—concretely supporting the growth of a new generation of innovators, capable of combining vision with real-world execution.
THE PARTNERSHIP
THE TEAM
