Update interview
15 May 2023

B2U Storage Solutions
B2U Storage Solutions (B2U) deploys its own large-scale energy storage systems (ESS) using second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries and is based in Santa Monica, California (CA), US. IDTechEx caught up with Freeman Hall, President of B2U Storage Solutions, to learn about the company's latest developments.
Full profile interview
18 Apr 2023

Aerobel
Aerobel is an emerging aerogel manufacturer seeking to expand its operations, targeting energy efficiency in the construction market. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Steve de Pooter (CTO) and Sam Chartouni (CEO).
Background
20 Mar 2023

TemperPack
TemperPack is a packaging manufacturer that provides thermal packaging for perishable goods based on starch foam.
Full profile interview
2 Dec 2022

B2U Storage Solutions
B2U Storage Solutions (B2U) builds and deploys its own large-scale energy storage systems (ESS) using second life EV batteries and is based in Santa Monica, California (CA), US.
Update
28 Mar 2022

Stellantis - Electrification and Autonomy Overview
Stellantis is an umbrella company covering several recognisable car brands including Chrysler, Jeep, RAM, Vauxhall and others.
9 Jul 2021

Stellantis Unveils Electrification Plans
Stellantis NV has presented a comprehensive electrification strategy and plans to invest more than €30 billion through 2025 in electrification and software development, including equity investments made in joint ventures to fund their activities.
Event summary
16 Dec 2020

Thermal Management Online Conference - IMAPS/IEEE-EPS
This IDTechEx Premium article covers some of the highlights from the presentations at the IMAPS-UK Thermal Management Online Conference event including presentations on electric vehicles, thermal interface materials and industrial power electronics.
Full profile interview
17 Jun 2020

Dassault Systèmes
Highlights from Dassault Systèmes' 2020 Industry Analyst Meeting. Dassault Systèmes hosted a virtual two-day event to share their company strategy, progress, and successes.
External press release
13 Mar 2020

First UL Certification for "Vehicle-to-Grid' EV Charging System
UL announced that Fermata Energy's bidirectional electric vehicle charging system is the first in the world to be certified to a new North American safety Standard, UL 9741, the Standard for Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging System Equipment.
29 Mar 2019

Micro and nano materials, including clothing for Olympic athletes
A research team of materials engineers and performance scientists has been awarded £1.8 million to develop new products - in areas from the motor industry to packaging and sport - that make use of micro and nano materials based on specialist inks.
8 Mar 2019

Electrifying wound care: Better bandages to destroy bacteria
Bandages infused with electricity can help heal wounds faster than typical bandages or antibiotics--but for years, researchers have not really understood why. A recent study is offering new clues about the science behind those bandages, and researchers say the findings could help lead to better wound treatment.
23 Jan 2019

Bell unveils full scale design of air taxi
The air taxi, named Bell Nexus, is powered by a hybrid-electric propulsion system and features Bell's signature powered lift concept incorporating six tilting ducted fans that are designed to safely and efficiently redefine air travel.
24 Oct 2018

Palau to host world's largest microgrid
The Republic of Palau announced the signing of a 30-year Power Purchase Agreement of a proposed plan to develop and deploy a 35MW solar PV and 45MWh battery storage microgrid in Palau.
Full profile interview
10 Aug 2016

Forefront Filament
Forefront Filament are a UK-based company with a commercial pilot selling polypropylene filament for 3D printing.
Full profile interview: SWOT
4 May 2016

Plan B Energy Storage
Full profile interview: SWOT
1 Mar 2016

Boston-Power, Inc.
External press release
10 Nov 2015

Imec and Kaneka expand their collaboration
imec and Kaneka Corporation, has announced that they have signed a new three year framework agreement that strengthens and extends their comprehensive R&D collaboration. Next to working on next generation solar cells, under this frame agreement imec and Kaneka will explore new applications in life science and thin-film electronics.
Full profile interview
9 Nov 2015

XALT Energy/ EnergyPowerSystems (EPS)
XALT® Energy emerged from the former Dow Kokam, LLC (originally founded in 2009) to become an innovator in energy storage technologies based on the advanced lithium ion chemistry.
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External press release
22 Sep 2015

Dialog Semiconductor to acquire Atmel for $4.6 Billion
Dialog Semiconductor and Atmel Corporation have announced that Dialog has agreed to acquire Atmel in a cash and stock transaction for total consideration of approximately $4.6 billion.
12 Aug 2015

48V vehicle systems becoming significant
Analysts IDTechEx almost completely rewrote their report Power Electronics for Electric Vehicles 2015-2025 this year and frequent updates take place, such is the pace of change.