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Post-PFAS Refrigerants for EVs to Exceed 14 million kg by 2036

The automotive market is more than familiar with regulatory changes impacting its business. Automotive refrigerants have been targeted previously, but PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are becoming a greater concern and look to be the next target for regulatory change. There are different approaches to replacing the incumbent R1234yf with PFAS-free alternatives, but each has its own trade-offs. This article covers the most promising alternatives.

US Export Controls on AI Chips Boost Domestic Innovation in China

IDTechEx explores the rising hardware and energy requirements needed for training today's largest AI models, and how nations are competing to stay ahead. This article discusses the sanctions the US has imposed on China, and how China is navigating these.

SK Enmove: Next Gen Refrigerants

SK Enmove's conventional business is largely from base oils and lubricants. New business areas that SK Enmove sees opportunities in include EV fluids, thermal management, and HVAC fluids. IDTechEx spoke to SK Enmove about its new refrigerants that are PFAS free alternatives to R1234yf (the most commonly adopted automotive refrigerant).

BESTGRAPHENE

BESTGRAPHENE is a Korean company, producing functionalized graphene, graphene additives, and conductive ink/paste. IDTechEx spoke with Seongmin Chin (CEO).

Standard Energy (V-ion Batteries)

Standard Energy is a battery storage developer and manufacturer of vanadium-ion batteries, based in South Korea. IDTechEx spoke with the company at Smart Energy Week 2025 in Japan.

AI Chips for Data Center and Cloud to Exceed US$400 Billion by 2030

IDTechEx explores the AI chip markets and key technologies seen in today's AI data centers. This article unveils key trends in high-performance GPUs, custom AI ASICs, and emerging AI chip markets.

Trends in GPUs for AI Data Centers

Innovation map of trends in Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) for AI data centers.

Slate Auto

Slate Auto is a US-based startup established in 2022, focused on developing customisable electric vehicles, including trucks and SUVs.

Computers to Cars: IDTechEx Celebrates Sustainable Tech on Earth Day

The environment often pays a price for the comforts of modern life. Every year on Earth Day, the world reflects on pathways towards a greener economy that promotes resource circularity and a lower carbon footprint.

Solid-State Battery Commercialization: Mass Production Taking Off

Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are heralded as a transformative innovation in energy storage (ES), offering numerous advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These benefits position SSBs as a cornerstone of the next generation of battery technologies, with the potential to reshape industries reliant on ES.

Next-Generation Battery Technologies Key to Accessing US$400b Market

The global market for Li-ion battery cells alone is forecast to exceed US$400 billion by 2035. This article highlights the importance of cathode materials and next-generation Li-ion technologies in improving battery performance and diversifying Li-ion battery material supply chains.

Demand for HBM to Grow 15-fold by 2035 for HPC and AI, says IDTechEx

Parallel computer architectures, such as those deployed for modern high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads, frequently encounter memory bottlenecks that limit performance, known as the 'memory wall'. IDTechEx assesses the key developments and trends in memory and storage technologies, including high-bandwidth memory (HBM), DDR, NAND, and many more.