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Electric car value chain upended on way to $188 billion

The market for hybrid and pure electric cars homologated as such is set to be $188 billion in 2025 according to IDTechEx analysis.

Latest update on Taiwan Automotive International Forum and Exhibition

The Taiwan Automotive International Forum and Exhibition is proving to be a lively affair with about 300 present and a high standard of excellence in presentations and participation - an apt celebration of ten years of industry partnership in Taiwan. Here are some themes, including information from many valuable personal conversations at the event - so rich with detail, any report can only give a few aspects.

Renk AG

RENK AG is a member of the Volkswagen and MAN Group. RENK AG ranks among the world's foremost manufacturers of propulsion components and test systems. In tracked vehicle transmissions, slide bearings and naval gear units, the Company is undisputed world market leader. RENK has four independent divisions: Vehicle Transmissions, Slide Bearings, Special Gear Units, and Standard Gear Units. The individual strengths and the specific product expertise of the divisions are bundled and through close cooperation put to optimum use within the Group.

Thermoelectric energy harvester market to reach almost $1bn in 2024

In recent years that interest has increased regarding new applications of power generation through thermoelectric harvesting. IDTechEx research forecasts that the market for thermoelectric energy harvesters will continue to grow and reach over $950 million by 2024.

DELIVER - the next generation of electric delivery vehicles

Liberty Electric Cars, has successfully completed the build of the first fully functioning example of "DELIVER" - an electric delivery vehicle funded by the European Commissions' 7th Framework Programme which brings together ten partner companies from across Europe.

Thermoelectric energy harvesters- market and application assessment

Although thermoelectric phenomena have been used for heating and cooling applications extensively, electricity generation has only seen very limited market penetration in niche applications and it is only in recent years that interest has increased for applications of energy generation through thermoelectric harvesting. This growth in interest will continue and will be characterized by an overall market for thermoelectric energy harvesters that will reach almost US$1 billion by 2024.

Electric cars clock up 500k miles on Electric Highway

The Electric Highway, Ecotricity's national network of electricity pumps for electric cars, and the biggest network in Britain, has grown rapidly in reach over the last year and by the end of this year there will be an Electric Highway pump at every motorway services in Britain.

Volkswagen Group starts electro-mobility campaign in China

"The Volkswagen Group is once again assuming a pioneering role in China and launching the biggest initiative for e-mobility in China's automotive history", said Prof. Dr. Martin Winterkorn, CEO of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft at the Auto China motor show in Beijing.

Penetration of Second and Third Generation Range Extenders 2014-2024

Range extenders are those technologies in charge of supporting long distance travelling in electric vehicles. Through the transition from petrol cars to electric cars, there is a strong trend to reduce the internal combustion engine and increasingly delegate the traction to electric motors, however ICE will not become the only range extender technology. This article explores all range extender technologies.

VW and Renault go for plug in hybrids, BMW for fuel cell cars. TRA14

Transport Research Arena, Paris April 2014 coverage by IDTechEx: Renault goes for plug in hybrids, BMW to fuel cells by 2020, meanwhile VW sells now the most efficient car in the automotive history.

Audi and partner FAW cooperate on plug-in hybrid for China

Together with its Chinese joint-venture partner FAW, Audi is to launch a plug-in hybrid car for the Chinese market.

Shale gas profitability doubts cast shadow on fuel cell cars launch

Last year finally saw the kick-off in sales of electric cars with 2014 seeing a new impetus on fuel cell cars.

Volkswagen Group plans over 40 EVs over the next few years

The Volkswagen Group is investing more than ever before in eco-friendly vehicles. Last year, Group research and development expenditure rose by 15 percent to the record value of €10.2 billion.

Order-books open today for all-electric Volkswagen e-Golf

From 11 March, customers can place orders for the fully electric Volkswagen e-Golf.

Toyota launches fuel cell car in the US

The supercapacitor industry closed last year (2013) with a continued double-digit growth. According to Maxwell Technologies' executives, China has been the main source of growth. New announcements confirm what IDTechEx has stated in recent years: the supercapacitor and the battery industry are the same.

BMW Group

Premium automotive manufacturer with a pure electric car and hybrid versions of its three model ranges.