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The European Commission embodies and upholds the general interest of the Union and is the driving force in the Union's institutional system. Its four main roles are to propose legislation to Parliament and the Council, to administer and implement Community policies, to enforce Community law and to negotiate international agreements, mainly those relating to trade and cooperation.
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2024
9 Aug 2024
Electric Buses Dodge Tariffs in the EU, IDTechEx Discusses What's Next
The executive summary of the European Commission's "Initiation of an anti-subsidy investigation concerning imports of new battery electric vehicles... originating in the People's Republic of China" contained an important definition. The statement sets out the Commission's aims regarding the anti-subsidy investigation and defines the product in question as a battery electric vehicle (BEV) designed for the transport of 9 or less passengers.
18 Jul 2024
Electric Vehicles in Construction 2024-2044: Technologies, Players, Forecasts
IDTechEx Report: Pranav Jaswani
3 Jul 2024
Flexible Batteries Market 2025-2035: Technologies, Forecasts, and Players
IDTechEx Report: Daniel Parr and Dr Xiaoxi He
2 Jul 2024
Key Drivers for Thermal Energy Storage Technologies in Industry
Industries have traditionally used fossil fuels to produce heat for their processes or to fuel power plants to generate electricity, including the use of natural gas, oil, and coal. Industrial heating processes are responsible for ~25% of global emissions, and therefore, great attention from governments and states is being seen to decarbonize this area of industry.
26 Jun 2024
Autonomous Trucks 2024-2044: Technologies, Trends, Forecasts
IDTechEx Report: Shihao Fu and Dr Xiaoxi He
13 Jun 2024
Ferrari S.p.A (2024)
Ferrari is an Italian luxury automobile manufacturer with an extensive history producing iconic supercars. The Maranello-based company has recently announced more details on its decarbonisation and electrification strategy.6 Jun 2024
The Intersection of Sustainable Packaging and PFAS
Creating a circular economy is an essential sustainability target for numerous stakeholders in the supply chain: governments, brands, suppliers, and consumers. A key element of this is reducing plastic waste; the OECD estimated that over 350 million metric tonnes of plastic waste was generated globally in 201920 May 2024
ZF Friedrichshafen AG — Electric Motors for Buses
ZF Friedrichshafen AG (often referred to as simply ZF) is a global automotive tier-1 supplier. It supplies electric drivetrains and components for electric buses, and IDTechEx spoke to ZF at BUS2BUS to find out more about its upcoming second generation of motors for the bus and commercial electric vehicle (EV) market.
17 May 2024
Electric and Fuel Cell Buses 2025-2045: Markets, Players, Technologies and Forecasts
IDTechEx Report: Mika Takahashi
16 May 2024
Sono Motors
Sono Motors is a German company that develops and integrates photovoltaic bodywork into various vehicle segments, to provide additional power generation. Sono Motors had attempted to produce a solar-powered car, the Sion, but shut the project down in February 2023 due to funding challenges. IDTechEx spoke with Sono Motors at BUS2BUS to learn more about its pivot into solar bodywork.
30 Apr 2024
Chemical Recycling and Dissolution of Plastics 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Markets, Forecasts
IDTechEx Report:
24 Apr 2024
New Regulations Targeting Forever Chemicals
The signing of the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) in 2001 marked a historic moment, as it was the first global treaty aimed at eliminating or restricting chemicals harmful to human and environmental health. The addition of perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) to the Convention in 2009 marked yet another milestone, as PFOS and its related substances became the first of the PFAS family to be regulated on an international level19 Apr 2024
OPmobility (Plastic Omnium): FCEV Powertrain Solutions
OPmobility (previously known as Plastic Omnium) is an established tier 1 automotive supplier headquartered in France. The company showcased its products for FCEV powertrains at the H2 & FC Expo, Smart Energy Week 2024 in Tokyo, Japan.
27 Mar 2024
Thermal Energy Storage 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Markets, and Forecasts
IDTechEx Report: Conrad Nichols
22 Mar 2024
Integration of DMS & OMS Offers Advancements for In-Cabin Monitoring
In-cabin monitoring, comprising both Driver Monitoring System (DMS) and Occupancy Monitoring System (OMS), has experienced significant growth since the start of 2024. Traditionally, DMS relies on 2D infrared cameras, while OMS utilizes 3D sensing modules like 3D time-of-flight (ToF) cameras or radar modules.
19 Mar 2024
Air Taxis: Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft 2024-2044: Technologies, Players
IDTechEx Report:
28 Feb 2024
Printed and Flexible Sensors 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Markets
IDTechEx Report: Dr Tess Skyrme
22 Feb 2024
Green Hydrogen Production & Electrolyzer Market 2024-2034: Technologies, Players, Forecasts
IDTechEx Report:
16 Feb 2024
GDI
GDI are a US-based company developing 100% silicon anodes for Li-ion batteries.25 Jan 2024
The Impact of PFAS Regulations on Membranes in PEM Fuel Cells
Innovation map of polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) regulations on membranes in proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells.