Energy Storage

Electric vehicles, much like combustion vehicles, require a suite of fluids in order to operate optimally. However, the quantities and properties of these fluids can be quite different. With a strongly growing EV market, this presents a large opportunity for not just fluid suppliers but also fluid additives and fluid handling component suppliers.

Blue Current is a North American startup which develops silicon-anode lithium-ion batteries. It describes its cell chemistry as silicon composite elastic, based on the polymer solid-state electrolyte and high silicon-content anode. This update discusses Blue Current's technology.

Lithium-ion batteries are essential for the electrification of buses. In this premium article, IDTechEx explores the developments in cathode chemistries among major electric bus markets. A range of OEMs and pack provider relationships are explored, and some of the latest developments are discussed.

Innovation map for battery cooling strategy market share and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Innovation map for electric vehicles refrigerants and impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) ban.

AMOGreentech is a subsidiary of AMOTech, a Korean electronics manufacturer. AMOGreentech focuses on the development of nano-technology for use in many different applications and product forms. This update focuses on AMOGreentech's contributions to flexible batteries and wearables.

This premium article discusses thermal management trends for electric vehicle batteries.

Softmatter is the wearables technology branch of Sri-Lankan apparel giant MAS Holdings. It focuses on the development of e-textiles and wearable technology. This update includes background information about Softmatter, focusing on the specifications of its flexible battery.

This premium article introduces established and emerging technologies for lithium extraction and recovery from aqueous Li-containing sources and provides an overview of the general process to harvest lithium using direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies. Part 1 of the article covers chemical precipitation, adsorption and ion exchange technologies, and part 2 covers solvent extraction, membrane and electrochemical methods.

Circlia Nordic ApS is a small Danish company spun out from Aarhus University. It has developed a modular hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) process for the production of sustainable fuels from wet biomass.

This premium article introduces established and emerging technologies for lithium extraction and recovery from aqueous Li-containing sources and provides an overview of the general process to harvest lithium using direct lithium extraction (DLE) technologies. Part 1 of the article covers chemical precipitation, adsorption and ion exchange technologies, and part 2 covers solvent extraction, membrane and electrochemical methods.

Fuji Electric is a key market player within the phosphoric acid fuel cell (PAFC) industry, with a company wide focus on decarbonization. Founded in 1923, the company has a long lineage and history of technological innovations, spanning energy, automation, semiconductors and more.

Group14 Technologies are a US-based silicon anode material manufacturer.

One of the main reasons that electrification is so appealing in any industry is the reduction in operating costs offered by electric machines. This is especially true across the construction, agriculture, and mining (CAM) industries. Large machines with high uptimes, like mining haul trucks, can consume millions of dollars in fuel over their lifetime.

LiBEST is a Korean startup founded in 2017 by a student entrepreneur. It develops and manufactures flexible lithium-ion batteries for use in wearables, especially XR related wearables. This update includes LiBEST's contributions to recent CES events.

KEW Technology is a UK-based company developing gasification technology and projects for conversion of biomass and waste feedstocks to energy and sustainable fuels. IDTechEx spoke to the company at Innovation Zero 2024.

This premium article focuses on the current and emerging PAFC technologies.

Avioxx is a UK-based start-up aiming to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from waste and green hydrogen. IDTechEx spoke to Avioxx at Innovation Zero 2024.

Water electrolysis technologies used in the production of green hydrogen, such as alkaline or PEM electrolysis, often receive the most attention and industry coverage. However, there are many new alternative technologies being developed for electrolysis of water, CO2 and other molecules, such as nitrogen. This premium article provides an overview, focusing on CO2 and seawater electrolysis, as well as shedding light on some other alternatives.

Fluence Energy (Fluence) is a market leader in front-of-meter energy storage. The company is the result of a joint-venture between two industry powerhouses: German engineering giant Siemens and U.S. energy company AES.