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BYD's Disclosure May Signal a New Phase for Solid-State Batteries

BYD's recent disclosure via its FinDreams Battery website marks a visible inflection point for solid-state batteries (SSBs): the technology is moving from quiet development into structured demonstration timelines and supply-chain repositioning, with distinct materials choices that diverge from other leading OEM routes. This momentum, alongside public road tests and pilot-line progress across the US, Europe, and Asia, suggests SSBs are entering early deployment while broader automotive integration is targeted later this decade.

Routes for EV Motors to Reduce Their Chinese Rare Earth Reliance

Trade restrictions put in place by China in 2025 have made securing rare earth materials more challenging for the rest of the world. This article discusses the routes to reducing or eliminating rare earth materials in electric motors for electric vehicles in light of these restrictions.

EverySight

IDTechEx attended a presentation given by the CTO, Hanan Shamir.

Motional

Motional, originally nuTonomy, is a company developing autonomous vehicle technology. It was originally a joint venture between Hyundai and Aptiv.

OSE Group: Magnetic Gearbox

OSE Group is an industrial automation group producing scalable manufacturing lines in multiple sectors, including automotive. This profile will focus on the development of its magnetic gearbox concept for electric vehicles.

Solid State Batteries in 2026: From Hype to Adoption

The solid-state battery (SSB) industry is transforming, driven by advanced technologies and rising demand across applications. Offering breakthroughs in safety and energy density, SSBs could reach a $10 billion market by 2036. The IDTechEx report "Solid-State Batteries 2026-2036: Technology, Forecasts, Players" provides a comprehensive analysis of this dynamic industry, exploring the interplay between cutting-edge technologies, market trends, manufacturing challenges, and the global ecosystem surrounding solid-state batteries.

Rimac Technology

Rimac Technology is a Tier‑1 technology supplier fully owned by Rimac Group, specializing in battery systems, e‑axles, and electronics for global OEMs, headquartered in Croatia with UK offices and employing 1,000+ staff.

Solid Power

Solid Power was established in 2012 as a spin-out from the University of Colorado Boulder. Founded by Doug Campbell, Conrad Stoldt, and Sehee Lee, the company initially received funding from DARPA to explore next-generation solid-state battery technology. By 2013, Solid Power secured US$4.5 million in funding from ARPA-E and other non-dilutive sources, such as the Department of Defense and NASA. This early support enabled the company to transition out of the university's research labs and begin independent operations.

Ilika

Ilika plc, a UK-based company specializing in solid-state battery technology, has evolved significantly since its inception in 2004. Founded as a spin-out from the University of Southampton, Ilika initially focused on combinatorial materials development, leveraging high-throughput techniques to rapidly discover and optimize new materials. This approach gained attention from major corporations, including Toyota, which partnered with Ilika in 2008 to develop safer and more efficient battery materials for electric vehicles (EVs).