13 Dec 2024

The Story of Cruise and How Its Loss Impacts the Robotaxi Industry
IDTechEx predicts that 2024 and the coming couple of years will be seen as the hockey-stick moment for robotaxis. Companies across the US and China are preparing for a mass roll-out of services.
Cruise was one of the early leaders in robotaxi development, getting off to a good start and attracting the attention of General Motors who acquired the company in 2016. However, in December 2024 it appears that GM and Cruise's robotaxi endeavour is coming to a premature end.
12 Dec 2024

Software-Defined Vehicles: AI Assistants and Biometrics
Software-defined vehicles (SDVs) represent a combination of automotive features that provide new possibilities for passengers to engage with vehicles. IDTechEx depicts how the cellular connectivity within SDVs can provide access to IoT (Internet of Things) features including OTA (over-the-air) updates, personalization, and entertainment options.
Innovation Map
9 Dec 2024

Regulations to Force OEMs to Sell More EVs in Europe or Pay Fines
Innovation map covering upcoming regulations to force OEMs to sell more EVs in Europe or pay fines.
Update interview
5 Dec 2024

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.
4 Dec 2024

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.
29 Nov 2024

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?
Topic overview
22 Nov 2024

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.
21 Nov 2024

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.
21 Nov 2024

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.
Background
20 Nov 2024

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.
18 Nov 2024

Thermal Management: TIM, Data Centers, EV Power Electronics
In this article, IDTechEx will summarize the main trends of thermal management in the data center and EV power electronics industries, as well as the recent developments of thermal interface materials used.
13 Nov 2024

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?
6 Nov 2024

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?