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Elven Technologies

Elven Technologies provides proprietary fire protection materials with very high flame and temperature resistance. The early target market was in firefighter suits, but Elven is now looking to become involved in other markets including electric vehicle (EV) battery packs and battery transport containers.

Countries With Soon-to-Boom Li-ion BESS Markets

As a reliable and well-performing technology for battery energy storage systems (BESS), its demand in the global ES market has continued to grow at an impressive pace. This is expected to continue, and as found in their new market report, "Batteries for Stationary Energy Storage 2025-2035", IDTechEx estimates that the global Li-ion BESS market will be valued at US$109B in 2035.

Hydrogen Engines: Narrowing Window of Adoption in the Commercial World

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?

Robotaxi Players, Funding, and Case Studies

IDTechEx has diligently tracked the robotaxi industry and has data on more than 30 players related to the industry. In this premium article, IDTechEx discusses which companies it thinks are leading the field and highlights their successes so far.

The Autonomous Car Industry in 2024: Three Key Takeaways

Autonomous driving technologies have seemingly been on the horizon for the last decade, maybe more. Over the past four years, level 3 technologies have been certified for consumer use on public roads, hands-off/eyes-on driving has solidified as a market segment, and commercial driverless robotaxi services have become available to the public.

Progress and Expectations for Zero-Emission Drivetrain Technology

Electric vehicles (EVs) have seen tremendous growth historically, but growth has slowed somewhat in 2024. The goal of automakers is to reduce the cost of making EVs, both to improve their profit margins on existing vehicles and to make lower-cost models more feasible.

Seoyon E-Hwa

Seoyon E-Hwa is a global supplier of automotive interior and exterior components, focusing on lightweight and high-quality materials to improve vehicle efficiency and sustainability. The company specializes in eco-friendly designs, integrating recycled and bio-based materials to meet the industry's environmental standards while enhancing vehicle aesthetics and performance.

The US Election - Consequences for Automotive and Electrification

On Tuesday, November 5th, millions of Americans went to the polls to vote for the 47th President of the United States. The results were emphatic: a second Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Senate. While this election will impact many aspects of the global economy, what do these results entail for one of the world's biggest automotive markets?

Chinese Carmakers Make a Big Statement in Paris, Despite Trade Tariffs

Chinese carmakers of all segments and sizes were the hottest talking points at The Paris Motor Show this year, as they hoped to sway potential customers who may never have even heard of them before the event. But why have Chinese carmakers decided that Europe is the next market to expand into?

Benchmarking All-in-One Direct Current (DC) Fast Charger Units

Innovation map for benchmarking all-in-one DC fast charger units.

ReJoule

ReJoule was founded in 2017 and is based in Signal Hill, California, US, operating in the battery testing and diagnostics market.

Smartville

Smartville Inc. (Smartville) is based in California, US, and was founded in 2019. The company repurposes retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries for second-life stationary battery storage applications.

Electric Motor Technology Regional Market Shares for Electric Vehicles

Innovation map of the electric motor technology regional market shares for electric vehicles.

BMW

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, commonly referred to as BMW, is a large German multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles headquartered in Munich. In the first 9 months of 2024, BMW sold nearly 410,000 EVs (BEV + PHEV) across its core BMW brand and Mini brand. At the Paris Motor Show 2024, BMW showcased several new models, including its upcoming Neue Klasse models. This profile focuses on BMW's electrification efforts and the upcoming Neue Klasse platform.

Tesla Wireless Charging: A Renewed Interest

Is wireless charging the future of autonomous electric vehicles? Tesla's Robotaxi ditches the charging port, bringing wireless charging back into the spotlight. This premium article discusses the state of the technology, analyses four new Tesla patents, and provides a general outlook on the technology in the form of a TCO and SWOT analysis.

Tesla: We, Robot Cybercab Reveal

On 10th October 2024, Tesla held an event in Los Angeles where it announced its new Cybercab, Unsupervised Full-Self Driving, and Optimus. This profile update covers the highlights of the Cybercab and gives IDTechEx's opinion on the vehicle and Tesla's plans.

Automotive Haptics to Be a Multibillion-Dollar Market by 2035

In 2024, the largest market for haptics is in smartphones, but as the smartphone market stagnates, the industry is looking towards automotive interiors as the major opportunity for the next decade.

Momenta: Autonomous Vehicle Software

Autonomous vehicles are making great strides across the world. As such, the industry of autonomous driving software is now growing. Momenta is a Chinese startup that is now finding traction and starting to grow.

Volkswagen AG: SSP and Electrification

Volkswagen Group is one of the largest producers of vehicles in the world. It sells passenger vehicles through its various brands (including VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Cupra, and Porsche). In 2023, it sold over 770,000 BEVs globally, mostly based on its MEB platform. This profile assesses VW Group's electrification efforts so far, as well as its plans to move to a unified SSP architecture and its performance in light of the European Union's CO2 regulations.

Tesla: We, Robot Optimus Reveal

In October 2024, Tesla hosted a 'We, Robot' Event on its humanoid robots. IDTechEx summarized the key takeaways of this event.