Transport & Mobility

Mobility Sector Automotive, Two Wheels,
and Railway

Transport and mobility are strategic factors for a territory that is projecting into the future.
And it is in this direction that Tuscany may be counted among the regions of Italy at the cutting edge in this sector, with intense activity tied to two, three, and four wheels. In the region, historical tradition and internationality live together successfully, as testified by the presence of important multinational corporations in the components field that exist side by side with the historical presence of local automotive supply. The suppliers of the top level “TIER 1”, which is at the state of the art in Tuscany, carry out intense research and development activity in the region, thanks to the presence of top quality human resources, high-level university education, and renowned research centers. Aside from the automotive sector, there are two other clusters present in Tuscany in the area of mobility: the two-wheel cluster that has developed around Piaggio, and the railway zone located around Hitachi Rail.

The mobility sector is strong in the Region of Tuscany, it has characteristics that allow it to position itself at a technological level in some niches with high added value.