Full profile interview
11 Jul 2024
Southwest Research Institute — Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine
The Southwest Research Institute is a non-profit R&D organization based in San Antonio, Texas. It is leading a consortium of major players in the engine, automotive and energy industries to produce a demonstration hydrogen combustion powered class-8 truck. IDTechEx spoke with an institute engineer at SwRI about the hydrogen engine.
Full profile interview
28 Jun 2024
Ayar Labs: AI Accelerator Interconnect
Ayar Labs is a San Jose-based startup working on an optical I/O connectivity solution that offers high bandwidth, low-power, low-latency connections, using photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and electrical integrated circuits (EICs) on a monolithic chiplet. IDTechEx Technology Analyst James Falkiner spoke with Terry Thorn, Vice President of Commercial Operations at Ayar Labs, discussing Ayar Labs' current and future solutions for high-speed in-package optical communications.
Background
3 Jun 2024
Solectrac
Solectrac is a California-based manufacturer of battery-electric tractors. This profile covers technical details on the company's three tractor models and an overview of the regulatory environment driving EV tractor development in California.
Full profile interview
10 May 2024
STMicroelectronics: SiC Advantages and Supply Chain
In conversation with IDTechEx, STMicroelectronics discusses its intentions for insourcing SiC wafers, as well as the potential of SiC, GaN, and Si IGBTs in the automotive market. STMicroelectronics talks about its manufacturing capabilities and its choice of SiC MOSFET configuration.
Background
29 Mar 2024
AutoNXT
AutoNXT is an Indian startup OEM looking to roll out electric and autonomous tractor technology for India's agricultural market.
1 Dec 2023
Future Technologies, Materials, and Markets for Thermal Management
The battery deservedly takes the major focus when it comes to technology development in EVs. But an EV's powertrain has to act holistically to operate with optimal performance and interact with the passenger cabin's conditioning system. This means that the thermal management of the motors, power electronics, and how this all interacts is just as important as the battery.