Electric vehicles

Volkswagen has failed to secure a long-term supply of cobalt used in electrical vehicle batteries.

Exploring the commercialization of flexible electronics, one of the key focus points of this year's Printed Electronics USA event on November 15-16 in Santa Clara, CA.

General Motors and Cruise Automation are applying to begin the first sustained testing of vehicles in fully autonomous mode in New York State in early 2018.

In this article, we provide an overview explaining the major technology changes and market trends that underpin this growing interest. We will also consider how the future will look like, discussing the rapid rise and fall of multiple technologies.

NVIDIA has unveiled the world's first artificial intelligence computer designed to drive fully autonomous robotaxis.

Analyst Lorenzo Grande was at EVS30 in Stuttgart to learn about new developments and products, as well as to attend the co-located conference on batteries and fuel cells.

With the "Snap" concept vehicle, Rinspeed shows off a comprehensive approach for how this could work: For the first time, the vehicles also offer meaningful immobile use, because the chassis and the body structures go their separate ways.

Rolls-Royce has signed a deal with Google to develop further its intelligent awareness systems which are making existing vessels safer and are essential to making autonomous ships a reality.

A new-generation high-performance all-electric crossover SUV, and it allows a glimpse of Mitsubishi Motors future.

Groupe Renault is pleased to announce the creation of Renault Energy Services. The aim of this new subsidiary is to have an active presence in the energy and smart grid sectors, both of which are fundamental to the expansion of electric mobility.

Corvus Energy is pleased to announce that it has been selected by Rolls-Royce as the supplier of a lithium ion based energy storage system for the Norwegian Coastal Administration's new multipurpose vessel OV Ryvingen.

Rio Tinto has successfully completed the first fully autonomous rail journey at its iron ore operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia as the company progresses toward full commissioning of the AutoHaul® project in late 2018.

Presentation to EVWorld New Zealand September 2017 International keynote: The Global Outlook for EVolution

IDTechEx analysts have long warned that the leading lithium-ion battery manufacturers have been taking risks in their headlong redesigns to obtain higher energy and power density, lower cost per kWh and ironically better safety, for example from less-flammable and non-flammable electrolytes.

Reimagining the future of on-demand deliveries, a drone delivery concept that can deliver a package straight to the hands of its recipient, no matter their location.

AESIN's Annual Conference was held on October 3rd 2017. AESIN promotes automotive electronics collaboration in the UK and IDTechEx analyst Dr Peter Harrop was at the Conference

The conference saw attendees and presentations from automotive OEMs through to small innovative start-ups and research groups. Keynote speakers included Toyota, Sono Motors, Hanergy Europe and Project Loon.

Mercedes-Benz Vans, US drone systems developer Matternet and Swiss online marketplace siroop have started a pilot project in Zurich to test an efficient van and drone-based system for on-demand delivery of e-commerce goods.

IDTechEx is hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 17th October 2017 titled Lithium-ion Batteries - from Raw Materials, to Gigafactories, and beyond.

Siemens announced September 2017 that an electric aerobatic plane powered by its latest motor has nabbed two world speed records.