Electric vehicles

A floor that can feel when you fall, a warmth that wanders from room to room with you; could the house of the future take care of you?

This IDTechEx premium article explores the growing maritime fuel cell market and the suppliers behind it. Leaders are benchmarked and market shares are provided, based on the maritime fuel cell project database curated by IDTechEx. Information is sourced from primary interviews with more than five leading suppliers.

Lithium-manganese-rich nickel-manganese-cobalt oxides (LMR-NMC), also known as over-lithiated and manganese-rich cathodes, offer a route to lower cost Li-ion batteries whilst maintaining similar energy densities to high-nickel NMC and NCA based batteries. This premium article will analyse the advantages and disadvantages of LMR-NMC cathodes and the current state of development and commercialisation.

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage 2023-2033'.

BAUMA is the world's largest construction and mining trade fair. It was held in Munich, Germany, between the 24th and 30th October. Electrification was a key theme at the event with most OEMs keen to show their development work. This premium article focuses on electric construction machines and provides detail on the many electric prototypes and new electric production models.

Cummins is a US-based company providing power solutions. IDTechEx spoke with Dammika Weeratunga (Director of Business Development), with respect to Cummins' solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) division.

Innovation roadmap for LIB recycling approaches.

The occurrence of fires in electric vehicles (EVs) is less common than their combustion engine counterparts, in total number but also in terms of the rate per miles traveled. However infrequent, it is extremely important to protect the vehicle's occupants and prolong the time for a fire to exit the battery pack for as long as possible.

Rapid growth in the Li-ion market is expected over the next ten years. IDTechEx forecast the Li-ion battery market will reach over US$430 billion by 2033. Electric vehicles (EV) and transportation will represent the largest market. By 2033, battery electric cars will constitute over 90% of Li-ion demand, by GWh, by 2030.

This IDTechEx premium article discusses the US$3.2 billion in funding being made available to fuel cell and hydrogen suppliers, including those operating within the marine sector.

The last 12 months have seen the continued development of the silicon anode market for Li-ion batteries with activity ranging from new investment rounds, acquisitions and partnerships, expansions from incumbent players, and product announcements. This premium article will provide an overview and analysis of some of the recent developments in the silicon anode space.

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Fuel Cell Boats & Ships 2023-2033: PEMFC, SOFC, Hydrogen, Ammonia, LNG'.

Innovation roadmap for the report 'Fuel Cell Boats & Ships 2023-2033: PEMFC, SOFC, Hydrogen, Ammonia, LNG'.

Wednesday 16 November 2022 - Wireless Charging for EVs: More Than Just a Premium Aftermarket Accessory? Webinar attendees can expect to learn about the componentry, players and commercialization of the technology

This premium article explores various fire protection materials, including their compositions, applications, advantages and disadvantages, thermal conductivity, and more.

BTR New Material Group, formerly BTR New Energy, are a Chinese manufacturer of Li-ion electrode materials and a leading manufacturer of graphite anodes.

Could gas sensors facilitate the safe use of wood-burning stoves to combat the energy crisis? With the cost of energy rising dramatically, interest in wood-burning stoves is growing as they become 'more financially appealing than ever'.

The battery management system or BMS is an integral part of any lithium-ion battery pack. Compared to lead acid and nickel metal hydride (NiMH) cells, lithium cells can be much more temperamental. Discharging a lithium cell too far can accelerate aging, as does overcharging. High temperatures and overcharging can also lead to the cell failing and causing fires. The BMS is in place to control these parameters and keep the battery pack safe. It monitors voltages, temperatures, and currents and can limit charge or discharge accordingly, as well as influencing the thermal management system to keep the pack in an optimal temperature window. This premium article covers the basic architecture of battery management systems, highlights key components, presents example products from leading suppliers, discusses innovation in the BMS, and gives an overview of the supply chain. This is all done with a focus on the underlying semiconductor technologies supporting BMSs.

Despite strong incumbent materials for certain components, the technology landscape for proton exchange membrane (PEM) fuel cells is set to change in many varied ways over the coming years. An increased materials demand in terms of both volume and units, reducing the cost of components, and the emergence of disruptive technologies are all expected, while supply chain agreements are being established and strengthened across the industry. Alongside the growth in demand, emerging trends, and player analysis, IDTechEx detail how the associated materials market for PEM fuel cells is expected to exceed a value of US$7bn by 2033.

Fire Protection Materials for Electric Vehicle Batteries 2023-2033 - Fire protection and thermal runaway propagation limiting materials for electric cars, buses, vans, trucks, scooters, and motorcycles. Ceramics, mica, aerogels, foams, encapsulants, coatings, and PCMs. Material benchmarking and market forecasts.