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B2U Storage Solutions

B2U Storage Solutions (B2U) deploys its own large-scale energy storage systems (ESS) using second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries and is based in Santa Monica, California (CA), US. IDTechEx caught up with Freeman Hall, President of B2U Storage Solutions, to learn about the company's latest developments.

Semiconductor Integrated Circuits for Vehicles: Key Players

Innovation roadmap for semiconductor integrated circuits.

Ascend Elements

Ascend Elements is a Li-ion battery recycler, based in Massachusetts, US. The company has developed a Li-ion battery recycling process for the production of cathode active material (CAM).

Microcars Are the Smaller, Greener Future of Urban Commuting

There is a need to scrap the "highway-centric" model of urban development and prioritize the ease and convenience of local trips. Most car trips are short trips carrying just one person. Most of the energy is wasted on carrying the vehicle's own weight.

Autonomous Vehicle Trends & Milestones In 2022 & Expectations for 2023

They may not be ubiquitous yet, and the day-to-day advantages that they will start to provide may not be noticeable, but automated technologies across the automotive industry are starting to come of age.

ADAS Feature Deployment and the Emergence of Level 3 Vehicles

ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) features within new vehicles are evolving quickly. This article covers the ADAS features that are already available and how deeply they have penetrated the market already. It also discusses some of the emerging ADAS features that will come to market over the next decade. Earlier this year, the Mercedes S-Class was released with level 3 automated technologies, approved for use on the German autobahn. This premium article has a look at the Mercedes S-Class in more detail, along with the Honda Legend which was allowed to operate at level 3 in Japan last year. Changes will be coming to the UNECE legislation which governs level 3 usage in these regions. In the premium article the changes are explained and predictions are made about how regions will react. IDTechEx will also suggest which vehicles are ready and waiting for level 3 deployment.