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Ioxus View of the Supercapacitor Business

This article covers IDTechEx's recent interview with members of Ioxus staff.

New Supercapacitor Applications

This article suggests supercapacitor market growth could be aided by exploiting its unique properties.

Autonomous concept car smart vision EQ fortwo

The smart vision EQ fortwo autonomous concept vehicle picks up its passengers directly from their chosen location.

CIKONI

CIKONI provides services for lightweight design innovation with a specific focus on fibre composite material. Dr Richard Collins interviewed Dr Farbod Nezami (Co-Founder).

Fuel cell vehicles enter serious production

Do fuel cells have a significant future in cars?

Daimler buses 3D printing parts

Daimler Buses is exploiting the benefits of 3D printing to meet customers' special requirements and produce small batches and replacement parts for the Mercedes-Benz and Setra brands.

Consumers sue general motors for allegedly installing defeat devices

Consumers are suing General Motors for allegedly rigging the emissions controls in Duramax diesel trucks in order to pass emissions tests, while in real world conditions the trucks emit 2 to 5 times the legal limits of deadly NOx pollutants.

EV forecasts turn upwards

From its facts based research, IDTechEx has what some regarded as over-optimistic forecasts for electric cars. However, others are now matching or exceeding our optimism.

First purchasable electric car by Kreisel

Almost 50 years after this vehicle type participated in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the electromobility specialist Kreisel Electric has completely converted a Porsche 910, turning it into an electrified supercar.

48V mild hybrid: Greater ambitions now

IDTechEx are at the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Conference in Sindlefingen, Germany where 48V mild hybrids are rightly a strong focus.

Pilot program for robotic pizza deliveries

Starship Technologies, the company building a fleet of autonomous robots designed to deliver goods locally, has announced the launch of pizza deliveries in co-operation with Domino's Pizza Enterprises.

E 350 e passes environmental audit

The Mercedes-Benz E 350 e has successfully completed the TÜV validation audit and received the Environmental Certificate.

Investment in Starship Technologies, manufacturer of delivery robots

In furtherance of its strategic future initiative adVANce Mercedes-Benz Vans invests in Starship Technologies, the world's leading start-up company for the development of ground-based, autonomous delivery robots.

CES 2017- Day 1, January 5th, 2017

The excitement has been building up in Las Vegas over the past few days with media days and press conferences, expectations have been riding high and the opening day of CES did not disappoint. Dr Harry Zervos reports from Las Vegas, Nevada.

EVs go all-wheel drive

Jaguar Land Rover wants half its cars to be available in an electric version by the end of the decade, after showcasing its first electric car at the Los Angeles Auto Show earlier this month.

Joint venture for ultra-fast, high-power charging along major highways

BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe.

Cars reinvented: huge new opportunities and dangers

The new IDTechEx report, Electric Car Technology and Forecasts 2017-2027 finds that the biggest change in cars for one hundred years is now starting. It is driven by totally new requirements and capabilities.

When will 48V mild hybrids become EVs?

48V mild hybrids will start series production at many automotive manufacturers in 2017 with many others following shortly after.

Low-emissions vehicles are less expensive overall

You might think cars with low carbon emissions are expensive. Think again.

Sidewalk robots partnership with Mercedes-Benz

The worlds first transportation system integrating specially-adapted vans with autonomous delivery robots to allow efficient delivery of goods in neighbourhoods.