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29 Oct 2025

Bosch Semiconductors
Bosch has been producing semiconductor devices since the 1950s. This profile focuses on the company's SiC portfolio, which Bosch have been developing since 2021.
1 Oct 2025

Korean Data Center Fire Heightens the Need for Improved Battery Safety
A data center fire has caused the shutdown of hundreds of online government services in South Korea, likely caused by a battery explosion. This incident is particularly severe, but there have been many like it through the battery energy storage system (BESS) industry, highlighting the need for further improvements to enhance battery safety.
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8 Sep 2025

Qingtao Energy Development
The foundation of QingTao Energy Development traces back to 2002 when a research team led by Professor Cewen Nan from Tsinghua University began exploring solid-state batteries. Early breakthroughs included the development of a lithium lanthanum titanate (LLTO) electrolyte in 2006 and a lithium lanthanum zirconium oxide (LLZO) electrolyte in 2010, both of which demonstrated excellent ionic conductivity and stability. In 2014, QingTao Energy Development was officially established, focusing on the industrialization of solid-state battery technologies.
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20 Aug 2025

SuperC
SuperC, also known as Hefei Haizhou New Material Co., Ltd., is a Chinese graphene manufacturer with a focus on energy storage applications.
31 Jul 2025

2025 to be a Defining Year for the Rare Earth Magnet Market
High-performance rare earth magnets are set to remain critical materials in electric vehicles, wind turbines, and robotics applications, despite a climate of intensifying supply risks, price pressures and export restrictions. As new rare earth supply chains emerge across the USA, Europe and Asia, IDTechEx characterizes growth opportunities presented for rare earth magnet technologies - from separation and refining to magnet production and recycling.
24 Jul 2025

Software-Defined Vehicles Drive Next-Gen Auto Architectures
The automotive industry is undergoing a foundational shift toward Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), where vehicle functionality, user experience, and monetization opportunities are governed increasingly by software rather than hardware. This evolution, captured comprehensively in the latest IDTechEx report, "Software-Defined Vehicles, Connected Cars, and AI in Cars 2026-2036: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts", highlights how central compute and zonal platforms will redefine automotive competition, generating an estimated US$755 billion in hardware revenue by 2029.
22 Jul 2025

Post-PFAS Refrigerants for EVs to Exceed 14 million kg by 2036
The automotive market is more than familiar with regulatory changes impacting its business. Automotive refrigerants have been targeted previously, but PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are becoming a greater concern and look to be the next target for regulatory change. There are different approaches to replacing the incumbent R1234yf with PFAS-free alternatives, but each has its own trade-offs. This article covers the most promising alternatives.
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14 Jul 2025

Cnano
Jiangsu Cnano Technology (Cnano) are a significant market player for MWCNTs and have historically been a leader by both volume and revenue.