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The Evolution of the EV Battery Cover Towards Composites

IDTechEx discusses the pros and cons of composite EV battery covers, as well as innovations, current market adoption and an outlook for future adoption.

Plastic Energy

Plastic Energy is a company specializing in chemical recycling, converting end-of-life plastic waste into a recycled oil called TACOIL. This oil can be used as feedstock for creating new plastics.

Which Fire Protection Material to Choose for an EV Battery

Electric vehicle (EV) sales continued to increase in 2024, admittedly with some significant regional disparity, but IDTechEx found that globally, EV sales increased 24% in 2024 over 2023. Despite the fact that most data shows EV fires are less common than combustion engine vehicles, safety cannot be overlooked in any rate of occurrence. This article aims to discuss some of the key factors and some of the potential materials that EV battery designers may consider.

Schrödinger Update: Batteries and Materials Informatics

IDTechEx interviewed Mat Halls, Senior Vice President of Materials Science at Schrödinger, to discuss the company's materials informatics platform, especially regarding discovery and screening of battery materials.