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Continental — Thermal Architecture Analysis of ECUs in Vehicles

Continental is one of the leading automotive tier-ones. At EV/HEV Thermal Management Berlin 2024, IDTechEx talked with Dr Cristina Mihaela Dragan and a few other engineers from Continental Romania to discuss the thermal management challenges in electric vehicles.

Durable, Engineered CO2 Removals to Reach 630 Mt by 2044

Carbon dioxide removal (CDR) will be needed to reach any international net zero emission targets and avoid global warming beyond 1.5-2°C. Negative emissions technologies (NETs), especially those that go beyond nature-based approaches to provide long-lasting scalable CO2 removals, have therefore been receiving increased support through government policy and voluntary carbon credit purchases from corporations with ambitious climate goals.

Braingrade

Braingrade aims to provide direct access to the brains and improve cognitive abilities while helping millions of Alzheimer's patients. This is through a bespoke neural implant platform. IDTechEx interviewed CEO Peter Schlecht.

OXCCU

OXCCU (OxCCU Tech Ltd) is a UK-based start-up, spun out from the University of Oxford. The company has developed a proprietary catalyst able to convert captured CO₂ and hydrogen into hydrocarbons in the jet fuel range. IDTechEx spoke to OXCCU at Innovation Zero 2024 in London, UK.

Metalenses: Market Entry, Roadmap, and Players

Innovation map for metalenses: market Entry, roadmap, and players.

CCUS and Carbon Markets at Innovation Zero 2024

IDTechEx attended Innovation Zero in London, UK on April 30-May 1, 2024. This premium article presents some of the key narratives on CCUS and carbon markets collected by IDTechEx.

Printed Electronics in Electrified and Autonomous Mobility

Electrification, autonomy, and vehicle ownership saturation are causing a technological revolution in the automotive sector. These automotive meta-trends are driving drastic changes in electronic component requirements and present a high-volume opportunity for printed electronics to capitalize on.

STMicroelectronics: SiC Advantages and Supply Chain

In conversation with IDTechEx, STMicroelectronics discusses its intentions for insourcing SiC wafers, as well as the potential of SiC, GaN, and Si IGBTs in the automotive market. STMicroelectronics talks about its manufacturing capabilities and its choice of SiC MOSFET configuration.

HyProMag Ltd

HyProMag are a spin-out from the University of Birmingham, founded in 2018 and commercializing short-loop NdFeB magnet recycling. HyProMag use patented hydrogen-processing technology to separate valuable rare-earth alloys as powders from waste material, which they subsequently reprocess to form new NdFeB magnets. IDTechEx spoke with Dr Robert Arnold, Director of HyProMag, at the Materials Research Exchange 2024 conference in London, UK.

Future Biogas

Future Biogas, the UK's largest anaerobic digestion plant operator, has big plans for unsubsidized biomethane production coupled with carbon capture. In May 2024, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Eve Pope caught up with Client Engagement Director Ben Chalk at Innovation Zero.

PIC International Conference 2024: Nvidia, AI, and Optical Networking

IDTechEx attended PIC International Conference 2024. This premium article provides some key takeaways from the event.

Innovation Zero 2024: Key Takeaways

IDTechEx attended Innovation Zero in London, UK on April 30-May 1, 2024. This premium article presents some of the key narratives on hydrogen, decarbonization, sustainable fuels in aviation & shipping, critical minerals, circular economy, food and agriculture, CCUS, and carbon markets collected by IDTechEx.

Sodium-Ion Insights: Industry's Key Queries

Sodium-ion batteries are beginning to become increasingly relevant in 2024 after many mass production announcements were made in 2023. OEMs may look to alternative chemistries to reduce reliance on critical minerals with potentially volatile supply chains. NMC(A) batteries are currently the leading battery chemistry in Europe and the UK, while LFP dominates in China.

Axoft

Axoft has developed a soft, biocompatible material with applications in implantable neurotechnology including neural stimulation and brain-computer interfacing.

Webinar - Manufacturing MOFs for Emerging Carbon Capture Applications

Thursday 23 May 2024 - An overview of metal-organic frameworks and their emerging applications; Scaling MOF production for industrial applications; Considerations of production cost and selling price of MOFs; Examples of MOF-based point source carbon capture and direct air capture solutions and comparisons with incumbent technology; Outlook for MOFs in carbon capture including opportunities and challenges

Battery Technology Activity

Innovation map for battery technology activity.

Battery Technology Development and Timeline

Innovation map of battery technology development and the battery technology timeline.

IDTechEx Report: Illuminating the Future of Lidar in Automotive

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving, sensor technologies have emerged as a pivotal force driving innovations in the automotive industry. Among these, three-dimensional (3D) Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar) stands out, offering precise mapping capabilities through laser-based remote sensing.

QPT: MHz Switching, Active Cooling GaN

QPT is a Cambridge based start-up whose proprietary qGaN technology offers potential switching frequencies more than 10x faster than silicon carbide. It has won the ABB Open Innovation Competition in 2023, and is currently scaling up production.

SABIC: Electric Vehicle Battery Thermal Barriers

IDTechEx spoke to SABIC to learn more about its intumescent polypropylene resin for use as inter-cell separators or pack construction.