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Electric Motors in Micro EVs

Innovation map of electric motors in micro EVs.

Battery Chemistries in Micro EVs

Innovation map of battery chemistries in micro EVs.

Key Insights from Data Centre World 2025: Sustainability and AI

IDTechEx analysts attended Data Centre World in London as part of ongoing data center sustainability and thermal management research. This article highlights three insights from the event.

Blue Current

Blue Current, founded in 2014, emerged from the U.S. Department of Energy's Joint Center for Energy Storage Research with a mission to create safer batteries. Initially focused on safety, the company pivoted in 2016 to develop solid-state composite electrolytes, and by 2018, it introduced a fully dry solid-state battery featuring a high-silicon anode, known as the "silicon elastic composite" battery. Headquartered in Hayward, California, Blue Current expanded its operations in 2019 with a 22,000-square-foot facility and secured over US$30 million in funding by 2022. Multilayer cell demonstrations and pilot-scale production happened in 2023 and 2024. Blue Current works on solving four primary challenges of solid-state batteries: safety, pressure, temperature, and scalability.

Seamless Surfaces with In-Mold Electronics

Miniaturization and increased capability are two of the main current trends within 3D electronics, which creates an opportunity for in-mold electronics (IME) to prove its capabilities as a new way to streamline products and create new aesthetics.

Webinar: How EVs Are Shining a Spotlight on Aerogels

Wednesday 9 April 2025 - Driving E-Mobility Forward: How EVs Are Shining a Spotlight on Aerogels; An introduction to aerogels; Factors and regulations driving the increased focus on fire safety in EVs; Comparison of aerogel material types as EV fire protection materials and comparison with other fire protection materials; Market status and outlook for future market share of aerogels in EV applications

Sodium-ion Could Be The Next Step In Battery Technology

Sodium-ion batteries share similar electrochemical principles with lithium-ion but differ in cathodes, anodes, and electrolytes, with ongoing development in cost-effective sodium-based alternatives. While sodium-ion technology faces challenges in achieving cost-competitiveness with lithium-ion, advancements in engineering and material innovation could enable it to serve as a complementary solution in specific applications.

Indubalcorp

Indubalcorp is an Ecuador and China based company specialized in the sustainable supply of balsa wood products, in particular for the wind industry. IDTechEx spoke with Luis Nunez, CEO, at JEC World 2025.

ProLogium

ProLogium is a Taiwanese manufacturer of lithium ceramic batteries. IDTechEx spoke to ProLogium at CES 2025 about its newest 100% silicon composite anode batteries.

Security in Solid-State - IDTechEx Covers Solid-State Batteries

Solid-state batteries are emerging as a promising solution for advanced energy storage, offering a unique balance of performance characteristics that make them suitable for a wide range of applications. However, their widespread adoption will depend on overcoming challenges such as scalability, cost reduction, and addressing interfacial issues between the solid electrolyte and electrodes.

Asahi Kasei: Fire Protection for Electric Vehicle Batteries

IDTechEx spoke to Asahi Kasei in Singapore to learn more about its Xyron grades for EV battery fire protection and structure.

Weebit Nano

Weebit Nano, founded in 2015, is a publicly traded company specializing in resistive RAM (ReRAM) technology. The company focuses on IP licensing, allowing foundries and semiconductor companies to integrate ReRAM into their products. Weebit has secured key partnerships, including CEA-Leti, DB HiTek, GlobalFoundries, and Onsemi, with Onsemi marking the first major ReRAM licensing deal in the industry. Its first embedded ReRAM product is manufactured on SkyWater's 130nm CMOS process, targeting automotive, IoT, and industrial applications. While its initial commercial offerings are at 130nm, Weebit has successfully demonstrated its ReRAM at 22nm.

The Future of Thin Film Solar: A Market on the Rise

The renewable energy landscape is evolving rapidly, with solar power leading the way. In 2023, global investments in solar energy reportedly surpassed all other power generation sources—including oil—for the first time. This article details the major growth factors for the thin film photovoltaics market, including the emerging technologies and application areas.

B4Plastics

B4Plastics is a Belgian biopolymer technology company specializing in the creation, production, and commercialization of novel biomaterials. Founded by Stefaan De Wildeman, the company focuses on developing sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil-based plastics.

Lightweight Perovskite Changing Up the Scene of Photovoltaics

Photovoltaic technologies are gaining momentum as a result of solar power being one of the fastest-growing renewable energy sources across the world. In 2021, solar installations were seen to overtake wind generation, and in 2023, approximately 450GW of new solar capacity was recorded.

L2+ ADAS Outpaces L3 in Europe, US$4B by 2042

The global passenger car market is witnessing a pivotal shift in advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), with Level 2+ (L2+) technologies rapidly outpacing Level 3 (L3) deployments. IDTechEx forecasts significant growth, with L2+/L3 revenues in Europe projected to exceed US$4 billion by 2042.

Biotic Circular Technologies

Biotic Circular Technologies is involved in the development of fully bio-based, biodegradable polymers derived from macroalgae. Its scalable, environmentally friendly process produces PHBV polymers. These materials are designed to fit current production lines and a wide range of applications, contributing to a circular economy by eliminating recycling limits and costs.

Armacell: Recycled PET Foams

Armacell is a global materials company, specializing in the manufacture of flexible elastomeric foams for insulation and engineering. IDTechEx spoke with Tom Berstein, Business Development Manager, at JEC World 2025, surrounding its recyclable foams for wind turbine blade manufacture.

Second-Life EV Batteries: A New Lease of Battery Life

Automotive and battery OEMs are responsible for collecting retired batteries, which is where the second-life battery value chain begins. Recycling processes may see critical raw materials such as lithium, cobalt, and nickel reclaimed by OEMs. However, the already somewhat established relationship between recyclers and manufacturers may prove tricky for repurposing companies to interrupt.

Automotive: The Road to Commercialization of Self-Healing Materials

The automotive industry is often an early adopter of luxury products, where both the increased performance and convenience are selling points to consumers. Self-healing materials can be used in a range of automotive applications, including tires, paints, and coatings. Use cases even extend to asphalt road surfaces, where damage can lead to issues for vehicles and drivers.