Electric vehicles

Megawatt class chargers have begun commercial rollout in 2024 as part of pilot projects, with the years prior only seeing experimental deployments to validate the technology. This premium article analyses some equipment suppliers and their products.

Over a million cars today use long-wave infrared (LWIR) as an add-on within optional night driving systems. By 2027, IDTechEx predicts that these infrared cameras will be commonly installed as part of ADAS systems, providing night vision and abilities to either kickstart the autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system or alert the driver.

This profile summarizes Qromis' QST (Qromis Substrate Technology), an engineered substrate enabling epitaxy of high voltage and vertical GaN devices.

This premium article explores the Chinese electric truck market in 2024.

Kempower, founded in 2017 and based in Lahti, Finland, develops and manufactures scalable electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for applications including public charging networks, commercial vehicle fleets, and heavy-duty electric transport. Its product range includes DC chargers, charging management software, and modular power distribution systems. Kempower is publicly traded and positioning itself as a key player in the EV charging sector across Europe and North America.

IDTechEx attended SEMICON Europa 2024 in Munich, Germany, organized by SEMI. The event was held between 12-15th November at the Messe Munchen, co-located with Electronica. This premium article focuses on key takeaways regarding memory technologies and chiplets from the event.

This premium article will explore EV battery design challenges for pack material suppliers.

Alpitronic, based in Bolzano, Italy, specialises in high-power DC fast charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). Known for its Hypercharger series, Alpitronic provides scalable, reliable charging stations from 50 kW to 400 kW, suited for public, commercial, and fleet applications. With a focus on durability, easy maintenance, and user-friendly interfaces, Alpitronic has established a strong reputation in the European market and continues to expand its presence internationally.

If H2ICE offers significant emissions reductions, can be done quickly, and does not compromise on performance and range (essential metrics for commercial vehicles), then what is holding it back?

Mercedes-Benz has been at the forefront of the automotive industry's transition to electrification. In recent years, the company has heavily invested in a dedicated lineup of electric vans, catering to both commercial and passenger needs.

Permanent magnet (PM) motors have dominated the BEV market for years and continue to do so, providing the best efficiency and power density for a variety of EV applications. Magnet-free wound rotor synchronous motors (WRSM) are a primary alternative to PM motors, with adoption seen from players like Renaut and BMW, while induction motors are useful for short acceleration bouts in dual motor vehicles as they are low cost and have no rolling drag when not in use.

Monday 9 December 2024 - Commercializing Autonomous Vehicles: Robotaxis, Robobuses and Robotrucks; Case studies of key robotaxi players and their deployments; Analysis of robotaxi testing, performance, and deployments; Outlook of how the robotaxi industry will grow and scale in coming years; Market outlook of key Roboshuttles, Autonomous Buses and Autonomous Truck players and their deployments; Analysis of Autonomous Truck TCO in different regions; Outlook of how the Roboshuttles, Autonomous Buses industry will grow and scale in coming years

This premium article explores fuel cell and plug-in hybrid light commercial vehicle models.

IDTechEx attended SEMICON Europa 2024 in Munich, Germany, organized by SEMI. The event was held between 12-15th November at the Messe Munchen, co-located with Electronica. This premium article provides insights from the event, with a focus on progress in the EU Chips Act.

This premium article discusses the fuel cell truck market in 2024.

Forecasts from the IDTechEx Research report "Electric and Fuel Cell Trucks 2025-2045: Technologies, Markets, Forecasts"

As governments stretch to meet their Paris Agreement goals and other sustainability targets, global demand for light-duty road freight is set to more than double between 2020 and 2050. A growing global population, rising income levels, and a booming e-commerce industry all factor into this increase in demand.

This premium article unpacks IDTechEx's latest research into the electric car market in the US, including sales data, regulatory changes, and market performance. It also includes a discussion on the potential impacts of the new administration on electrification in automotive.