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Second Life Lithium

Second Life Lithium is a wholesale distributor of reusable Li-ion batteries harvested from various sources. IDTechEx caught up with the company at The Battery Show North America 2023.

Rimac Technology

Rimac Technology is a tier 1 entity that specialises in the engineering and development of electrification technologies. It is closely associated with Rimac Automobili, a prominent electric hypercar manufacturer. IDTechEx spoke to its Head of Testing at IAA Mobility 2023 to find out more about its technology, partnerships, and commercial strategy.

Leading OEMs in the Development of Automated Cars for Consumers

This premium article looks at some of the leaders in the development of automated systems for consumer vehicles. It gives examples of what the systems can do and what sensors they use. This article will provide the reader with a comprehensive update on the start of the art technologies available in the automotive market today.

Electric Pickups: The Next Big EV Opportunity

Electrification in the US is at an earlier stage than other regions globally but has made huge progress over the last few years, with electric cars making up nearly 9% of new registrations in the first half of 2023. The pickup truck is a large portion of the US passenger vehicle market but is at an even earlier stage of electrification, with only approximately 5% of electric vehicles sold in the US in the first half of 2023 being pickup trucks.

CALB

CALB, or China Aviation Lithium Battery Group, is a prominent Chinese company specialising in lithium-ion batteries and energy storage solutions. Founded in 2015, CALB has established itself as a leading battery supplier in the electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy industries.

Niron Magnetics: Rare Earth Free Permanent Magnets

Niron Magnetics is a US-based company working on eliminating rare earths from permanent magnets. Niron is looking to replace rare earths with iron nitride magnets, which it aims to make competitive on performance with rare earth magnets, but at a fraction of the price.

Electric Vehicle Market and OEM Performance 2015-H1 2023

Innovation roadmap for the electric vehicle (EV) market and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) performance 2015-H1 2023.

Wearable Quantum Sensors Measure Brain Activity While We Sleep & Move

New quantum sensors measuring brain activity have the potential to revolutionize our understanding of how humans respond to sleep, movement, diet, and aging.

Three Key Trends Driving the EV Charging Market

The world is witnessing an electrifying revolution in the automotive industry. Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a compelling solution to combat climate change and reduce our carbon footprint. As more and more individuals and businesses shift towards electric mobility, the demand for efficient and accessible EV charging infrastructure has skyrocketed.

IDTechEx Track Multiple Routes to EV Battery Improvement

The global market for Li-ion batteries in electric vehicles is forecast to reach over US$380 billion by 2034, driven primarily by demand for battery electric cars but with rapid growth to other sectors too, including electric vans, trucks, buses, 2-wheelers, and off-road vehicles. Electrification and emissions targets, improving battery performance, and an increasingly attractive total cost of ownership for some vehicle segments are driving this growth in demand for battery electric vehicles (EV).

The EV Construction Industry will Live or Die on Battery Pricing

The new report from IDTechEx, "Electric Vehicles in Construction 2023-2043", shows that there are many reasons to adopt an electric vehicle as a construction professional: they are quieter than diesels, they help with air quality in the construction site, they can be more precise and easier to operate, and so on.

Elywhere: Portable Battery Buffered Electric Vehicle Charging

Elywhere is a provider of battery powered EV charging stations. Unlike traditional charging stations, Elywhere offers a plug and play solution that installs in a matter of hours compared to other stations where the process can take up to 18 months. IDTechEx spoke to its CEO to find out more about its technology, supply chain, and business model since July 2022.

PreAct Technologies: Software-Defined Sensors

In this update interview, Paul Drysch, the CEO of PreAct Technologies, discusses PreAct's software-defined sensors, vehicle connectivity, AI, OEM integration, and the future of PreAct Technologies.

XING Mobility: Immersion-Cooled Batteries

XING Mobility designs and manufactures immersion-cooled battery systems using Castrol fluids for electric vehicles and energy storage systems. The company was founded in 2015 in Taipei, Taiwan. IDTechEx caught up with its lead mechanical engineer at Battery Show 2023.

Regulating Automated Private Passenger Vehicles

This premium article discusses regulating automated private passenger vehicles. It looks at each region and assesses its attitudes and progress towards level 3 deployment. It highlights key changes to UNECE regulations and what they mean for level 3 vehicles and the next phases of their deployment.

4 Ways to Eliminate Rare Earths in EV Motors and One You Haven't Heard

The use of rare earths in various modern technology has drawn attention over the years. But with the rising demand for electric vehicles (EVs), the issue has been brought to the fore. 82% of the electric car market in 2022 was using electric motors based on rare earth permanent magnets.

Q.ANT

Q.ANT is an early-stage quantum computing and quantum hardware developer based in Germany. Tess Skyrme, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx, interviewed marketing managers for the company, Joerg Kochendoerfer and Robert Roelver.

Level 3 Vehicles Are on the Road, Here Is When It Will Be Mainstream

Now that Mercedes is rolling out driverless SAE level 3 technologies in Germany and the US, the question that everyone in the automotive market is asking is, "when and how will this trickle down to mass market?". IDTechEx's new report, "Autonomous Cars, Robotaxis and Sensors 2024-2044", provides the answer.

Recogni — Neural Network Accelerated Autonomous Car Computing

Recogni is pioneering a ground-up redesign of computing for autonomous vehicles. Its neural network accelerator offers computation efficiencies one to two orders of magnitude better than the established competition. Recogni is looking for partnerships with tier ones and OEMs to deploy its product.

What the New EU Battery Regulation Means for Cell-To-Pack/Body

The sustainability, design, and recovery of electric vehicle (EV) batteries are set to be overhauled thanks to the approval of the EU's new regulations governing the battery market. In June 2023, parliament approved new regulations that set out battery requirements, including a 'Battery Passport' and recovery of certain materials.