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12 Jul 2022
LayerOne
LayerOne is the rebranded name of Abalonyx, which were acquired in July 2021 by Aker through their venture platform Clara. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Alessandro Dani (CCO).
Background
12 Jul 2022
Hyliion: Natural Gas PHEV Truck
Texas-based manufacturer Hyliion (Hi-LEE-on) have developed hybrid powertrains for class 8 tractors
Background
12 Jul 2022
Nikola: Electric Truck
Nikola are an American company manufacturing battery electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles.
Background
12 Jul 2022
SEA Electric: Electric Trucks
SEA Electric, headquartered in California, offer several all-electric power systems under the 'SEA-Drive' brand'.
12 Jul 2022
Intelligent Solar Biopanel
The patented technology, the Intelligent Solar Biopanel, is a unique multipurpose system based on the use of microalgae and nanotechnology, generating energy while cleaning the air. The design takes advantage of building facades and regulates their temperature, generating energy savings.
12 Jul 2022
SCA's World-Unique Electric Timber Truck From Scania
To further strengthen the sustainable value chain, SCA has, together with Scania, developed the world's first electric timber truck with a capacity of 80 tonnes. SCA's goal is to make the entire value chain fossil-free.
12 Jul 2022
Autonomous Drone System Could Save Lives at Sea
In recent years, thousands of refugees and migrants have fled across the seas as a result of humanitarian crises around the world. Researchers are now developing a fully autonomous drone system that can increase the efficiency and speed of response in rescue operations at sea.
12 Jul 2022
Future Smart Homes Powered With Electronics Built on Stones
What if you could power the smart thermostats, speakers and lights in your home with a kitchen countertop? Stones, such as marble and granite, are natural, eco-friendly materials that many people building or renovating houses already use. Now, in a step toward integrating energy storage with these materials, researchers have fabricated microsupercapacitors onto the surface of stone tiles.
12 Jul 2022
Smart Earbud Will Measure How Astronauts Sleep
Astronauts find it difficult to maintain a natural circadian rhythm and generally complain about their sleep. Researchers have developed a technology that can read the brain's electrical activity and map our sleep patterns. The technology, along with astronaut Andreas Mogensen, will travel to the International Space Station ISS to examine the differences between human sleep patterns on earth and in space.
External press release
12 Jul 2022
Electric Van Count to Track Van Fuel Transition
New AutoMotive today launches Electric Van Count to track the UK's transition of vans from diesel to electric.
Background
12 Jul 2022
Lightning eMotors: Electric Trucks
Lightning eMotors, headquartered in Colorado, design, manufacture, and fit all-electric powertrains into vans and medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Topic overview
12 Jul 2022
Roboshuttles
Roboshuttles are a new type of vehicle that we first saw emerging at the start of the last decade. Since then, many companies have shown interest in roboshuttles. They have generated excitement through their small size and bidirectional travel opening new use cases, such as operating in pedestrianised areas. Companies like Navya and EasyMile have been selling roboshuttles to other companies looking to investigate their use in small trials. Some have been able to expand to large trials involving tens to hundreds of units. However, we are starting to see some roboshuttle companies close their doors and others pivot to other vehicle types. While other autonomous technologies are now progressing into commercial trials and even early deployments, roboshuttles appear to be stagnating.
This premium article explores and compares more than 25 different companies that have been involved in roboshuttles. IDTechEx has collected data on each of these companies and uses it to provide in-depth analysis and understanding of the roboshuttle industry in this premium article. From investigating the successes and failings within the industry, IDTechEx has formed an opinion about the outlook of roboshuttles and whether they are likely to be a commercial success in the future.
Background
11 Jul 2022
Gerdau Graphene
Gerdau Graphene are a subsidiary of Gerdau, the largest producer of long steel in the Americas. Gerdau Graphene focus on the commercialization of graphene-enhanced products.
11 Jul 2022
The Biggest Opportunities for the Future of Haptics
IDTechEx has released its latest report on haptics, projecting that the industry's annual revenue will grow to over US$5 billion by 2027 and will continue to increase through to 2033. Where should the industry be focusing to drive this growth?
11 Jul 2022
Sound Reduces Pain in Mice
An international team of scientists has identified the neural mechanisms through which sound blunts pain in mice. The findings could inform development of safer methods to treat pain.
11 Jul 2022
Volkswagen Enters Global Battery Business with PowerCo
Volkswagen Group broke the ground for its first cell factory in Salzgitter. Production will start in 2025. With immediate effect, responsibility for global battery business is to be held by the newly created company "PowerCo". In addition to cell production, the new company will be responsible for activities along the entire battery value chain.
11 Jul 2022
Smashing Through the 30% Efficiency Barrier for Perovskite Solar Cells
For the first time, an efficiency of 30% for perovskite-on-silicon-tandem solar cells has been exceeded thanks to a joint effort led by scientists at EPFL's Photovoltaics and Thin Film Electronics Laboratory in partnership with the renowned innovation center, CSEM. Independently certified by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the United States, these results are a boost to high-efficiency photovoltaics and pave the way toward even more competitive solar electricity generation.
11 Jul 2022
Smart Textiles Sense How Their Users are Moving
Researchers develop a comfortable, form-fitting fabric that recognizes its wearer's activities, like walking, running, and jumping.
Full profile interview
11 Jul 2022
Roboat: Autonomous Stack for Water Vessels
Roboat are developing an autonomous software stack for marine applications. They currently have two vessels testing in the canals of Amsterdam but later this year will be deploying their technology on a commercial ferry service.
External press release
11 Jul 2022
Sustainable Marine partners with Portugal's blueOASIS
Sustainable Marine has formed a strategic partnership with Portugal's blueOASIS to develop a range of 'SIDS-appropriate' marine renewable energy solutions, that can help unlock the vast ocean energy potential of Small Island Developing States (SIDS).