# Italy autonomous and electric mobility development

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-autonomous-and-electric-mobility-development
> Updated: 2026-10-28T06:32:24.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 4.

Italy is seeing increased focus on modernizing its mobility sector through regulatory updates and technological research. The Motus-E association has proposed that the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport update autonomous driving regulations, specifically requesting that mandatory on-board controllers be replaced with remote supervision systems to align with existing European models. Motus-E also advocates for delegating detailed rules to ministerial decrees to facilitate faster technological updates.

While the electric vehicle market share in Italy reached 12.6% in 2025, the Smart Mobility Report 2026 from Politecnico di Milano indicates that national climate targets under the 2030 National Integrated Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) remain difficult to achieve without expanded charging networks and more incentives. Italy’s market share currently remains approximately half of the European average.

Parallel efforts to integrate technology into regional transport include the “Città Granne” model proposal for the Macerata area, which envisions using artificial intelligence and autonomous shuttles to connect administrative centers. This proposal suggests autonomous transport could reduce costs by up to 70% and decrease accidents by 80-90% by 2035. Additionally, the University of Florence has initiated the Aigor project, using sensors and AI to study real-world driving behavior to improve motorcycle and scooter safety.

Furthering the call for reform, the European Autonomous Driving Observatory at Politecnico di Milano has stated that current rules are insufficient for transitioning from experimental testing to commercial services. The Observatory identified three priorities: establishing timelines for missing regulations, defining proportionate responsibilities for participants, and implementing transparent authorization procedures.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Italy automotive sector faces technological shifts in accident management

Digitalization and AI are transforming Italy's automotive sector, impacting insurance claims and requiring specialized forensic analysis of vehicle data to reconstruct accidents involving autonomous systems.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-automotive-sector-faces-technological-shifts-in-accident-management

### 2026-10-24: Politecnico di Milano calls for clear autonomous driving regulations in Italy

Politecnico di Milano experts urge Italy to finalize regulatory frameworks for autonomous driving to enable commercial services like robotaxis and remote supervision.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/politecnico-di-milano-calls-for-clear-autonomous-driving-regulations-in-italy

### 2026-10-10: Italy explores autonomous mobility and AI-driven road safety

Technological initiatives in Italy are focusing on autonomous transport in Macerata and AI-driven motorcycle safety research at the University of Florence.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-explores-autonomous-mobility-and-ai-driven-road-safety

### 2026-10-08: Italy mobility sector seeks regulatory updates for autonomous driving and electric vehicles

Motus-E proposes remote supervision for autonomous vehicles in Italy, while new reports show a recovery in the electric mobility market despite challenges in meeting long-term climate targets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italy-mobility-sector-seeks-regulatory-updates-for-autonomous-driving-and-electric-vehicles

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