The possibility of converting diesel engines into electric motors is now a reality, thanks to an internationally patented innovation from the Marche region in Italy. Green Vehicles, a company based in Jesi, recently showcased its solution diesel to electric at the Smau London event.
The project originated from the university thesis of engineer Lodovico Basilici Menini at Univpm, focusing on cutting-edge hybrid technology. The core innovation is a Mild Hybrid system designed to convert commercial vehicles—including trucks, vans, and buses—from internal combustion engines to hybrid-electric systems. According to the company, this transformation results in a 15% reduction in emissions, up to 25% lower operational costs, and a 20% decrease in fuel consumption compared to traditional engines.
For the aftermarket sector, Green Vehicles has developed a hybridization kit that enables the retrofitting of internal combustion vehicles already in circulation. This internationally patented technology was made possible through funding from Next Appennino, a recovery program for regions affected by the 2016 earthquake in Central Italy. With this support, the company has been able to advance its research and development efforts.
Speaking at Smau London, Enrico Cappanera, General Manager of Green Vehicles, highlighted the significance of the event and the company’s work, demonstrating how pioneering technology from the Marche region can drive the ecological transition in the transport sector, offering practical solutions for more efficient and sustainable mobility, from diesel to electric.
“In terms of efficiency and autonomy, our buses offer the opportunity to have a vehicle capable of accessing the historic centers and limited traffic areas of the city without problems.
Our technology is applicable to any vehicle intended for the logistics of goods or the transport of people”, explains the company.
