Electric vehicles

IDTechEx caught up with Asahi Kasei at The Battery Show North America 2023, where the company were showcasing various products for electric vehicle (EV) pack fire protection and Li-ion battery separators.

2022 saw the aerogels market take a large leap forward with the success of electric vehicle (EV) batteries as an application. Historic growth has been steady for other applications, but with the growth fuelled by the EV market, there is the opportunity for several other applications to take advantage of the scaling production volume.

Black Sesame are a leading Chinese provider of automotive computing chips for ADAS, autonomous driving, and infotainment. At IAA Mobility 2023 (also known as the Munich Motorshow), IDTechEx Technology Analyst James Falkiner spoke with Ming Zhong, System Analyst at Black Sesame. Mr Zhong discussed Black Sesame's products, from their upcoming C1200 chip, built on TSMC's 7nm process, to their A1000L, a high efficiency chip targeted at ADAS systems.

Visualizing images beyond the visible end of the electromagnetic spectrum has become increasingly important for several applications. This premium article covers a growing imaging area that could help revolutionize the advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS)/autonomous driving, agriculture, industrial inspection and medical industries. The short-wave infrared (SWIR) range of the spectrum exhibits significant promise and is analyzed further in this article.

Thursday 5 October 2023 - Introduction to automotive displays - how we got here; Display technologies - from incumbent technology to future display technologies; Display types - from how they are currently presented to how they will look; A holistic approach to displays - from the display technology to the key additional components that ensure the display's optimal performance

Cirba Solutions was founded in 1991 and provides battery recycling and end-of-life processing services in North America. IDTechEx caught up with the company at The Battery Show North America 2023.

Verge Motorcycles is a manufacturer of fully electric motorcycles with headquarters in Estonia. Its Verge TS electric motorcycle has been recognised for its innovative hubless electric rim motor design. IDTechEx spoke to its co-founder at IAA Mobility 2023 to find out more about its technology and market-fit.

Seeing Machines (AIM:SEE) is one of the leading software and hardware solution providers for in-cabin sensing, particularly around driver monitoring systems (DMS) and occupant monitoring systems (OMS). An IDTechEx analyst talked with Seeing Machines and learned about its technologies and businesses.

At IAA Mobility 2023 (also known as the Munich Motorshow), an IDTechEx analyst sat down for discussion with Autocrypt Vice President, Hyuntaek Lee, and Autocrypt Assistant Manager, Richard Li. Lee and Li discussed Autocrypt's methods for securing V2X communication and their AI-generated vehicle automotive software-defined vehicle 'fuzz' tester. Lee and Li also discussed upcoming cybersecurity regulations and their impact on Autocrypt, as well as the automotive industry as a whole.

Monumo aims to use artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to develop better electric motors with a key focus initially on the electric vehicle (EV) market.

Tuesday 10 October 2023 - Mobile Robotics in Logistics - Over 20-fold Revenue Increase in the Next Two Decades; An overview of mobile robots and a breakdown of different types of mobile robots used in logistics; Exploring the reasons behind the rapid growth of mobile robots in logistics and the benefits they offer to various industries; Discussion of the fundamental technologies and components that empower mobile robot systems; Analyzing the present state of the market, including noteworthy developments such as acquisitions and new product launches by industry leaders; Delving into the obstacles and regulatory considerations that mobile robots face, along with a timeline for addressing these challenges; Providing an overview of IDTechEx's independent forecast for the future of mobile robots in the logistics sector.

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.

Thursday 28 September 2023 - Recent developments to Li-ion batteries for EVs; Trends in EV Li-ion chemistry; Li-ion pack technology developments; Innovation in battery management systems; EV markets beyond cars and trends in Li-ion batteries for different EV segments

This is a full company profile on SaverOne. IDTechEx Technology Analyst, James Falkiner, recently sat down for an online discussion with Yossi Cohen, SaverOne's Chief Operating Officer and Co-founder. Yossi discussed SaverOne's commercial distracted driving solutions as well as their upcoming innovative advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) sensor based on radio frequency (RF) detection technology.

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.

IDTechEx attended the Clean Maritime Day, held in London, UK in September 2023. This premium article will feature information from some of the key topics and trends covered at the conference, with a particular focus on the UK's £200 million SHORE project.

Fumatech (officially Fumatech BWT GmbH, subsidiary of BWT Group) is a German company specializing in the development of membrane technology, supplying ion exchange membranes to water treatment and energy-related applications, such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and redox flow batteries (RFBs). This profile will focus on Fumatech's products for electrolyzer and fuel cell applications.

Mobile robots have experienced substantial growth in the last decade due to their autonomous mobility, which has been propelled by advancements in robotics technology, autonomous navigation, and artificial intelligence. IDTechEx's market research report, titled "Mobile Robotics in Logistics, Warehousing, and Delivery 2024-2044", delves into the technical, regulatory, and market aspects influencing the emerging logistics mobile robot industry.

IDTechEx attended IAA Mobility in Munich that ran from 5th-8th September. This premium article focuses on providing some high-level findings including new auto OEM model announcements, electric platforms, componentry trends, and display technology highlights that were noticed at the event.

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.