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Drone Delivery: A Key Area in the Next Two Decades

Drones are used in a number of applications within logistics and delivery, typically in the "last mile of delivery". Drones are being trialed to fulfill the role of deploying and delivering goods and services. This article focuses on drone delivery use cases.

Skin in The Game: Human Body to Recharge Smartwatches

As smart watches are increasingly able to monitor the vital signs of health, including what's going on when we sleep, a problem has emerged: those wearable, wireless devices are often disconnected from our body overnight, being charged at the bedside.

3D Metal Printer Deal for Boeing

AL3D Limited has received a purchase contract to produce a 3D printed tooling component from The Boeing Company.

'Soft' Graphene-Containing Electrodes That Adapt to Living Tissue

Researchers have collaborated on a pioneering project in bioengineering, producing metal-free, hydrogel electrodes that flex to fit the complex shapes inside the human body.

100% of Car and Passenger Truck Sales Zero-Emission by 2035 in Canada

The Government of Canada is setting a mandatory target for all new light-duty cars and passenger trucks sales to be zero-emission by 2035, accelerating Canada's previous goal of 100 percent sales by 2040.

Electric Boats & Ships: Projects & Regional Trends

This database reveals trends derived from over 177 electric marine projects tracked by IDTechEx, including battery demand, electric vessel types and regional uptake.

Highlights from: Hydrogen + Fuel Cells EUROPE

Expo: Hydrogen + Fuel Cells Europe Hannover Messe Digital Edition 12th to 16th April 2021

Has the Funding for Graphene Dried up?

Practically no graphene manufacturer is making significant revenue, let alone a profit, so continued funding will still be essential - but is there still enough cash being injected?

Key Trends That Are Turning Up The Heat In The EV Market

Within the EV market, increases are being seen in battery capacity, range, charging rates, wide bandgap semiconductors, and high-performance traction motors. Additionally, EV fires and related recalls have brought the concept of thermal runaway detection, prevention, and protection to the fore. All of these trends demand more effective thermal management systems, solutions, and materials.

First-Ever Transient Pacemaker Dissolves in the Body

Researchers have developed the first-ever transient pacemaker — a wireless, battery-free, fully implantable pacing device that disappears after it's no longer needed.

Autonomous Excavators Ready for Around the Clock Real World Deployment

Researchers have introduced an autonomous excavator system that can perform material loading tasks for a long duration without any human intervention while offering performance closely equivalent to that of an experienced human operator.

3D Printable Gels With a Variety of Functional Properties

A process that uses heat to change the arrangement of molecular rings on a chemical chain creates 3D-printable gels with a variety of functional properties, according to a study.

Wrightbus Launches Rapid-Charge Double Deck

Wrightbus, already leading the world with its pioneering hydrogen technology, today unveils the latest addition to its zero-emission arsenal - a rapid-charge electric double-deck.

A New Database for Electric Car Sales, Models and Technologies

The electric car market has grown rapidly over the past 5 years, and within this growing market, several trends can be seen when looking at batteries and traction motors. To help organizations to analyze these trends, IDTechEx has released the "Electric Car Sales, Models & Technologies Database".

Green Hydrogen Facilities Amounting to 30 Gigawatt for Kazakhstan

Svevind Energy GmbH and Kazakh Invest National Company JSC have signed a memorandum of understanding regarding SVEVIND's plan to develop and realise mega-sized facilities for producing green hydrogen by utilising the vast resources of wind and solar power in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

CRISPR 3.0 System for Highly Efficient Gene Activation in Plants

This third generation CRISPR system focuses on multiplexed gene activation, meaning that it can boost the function of multiple genes simultaneously.

Nanotech OLED Electrode Frees 20% More Light, Could Slash Power Use

A new electrode that could free up 20% more light from organic light-emitting diodes has been developed. It could help extend the battery life of smartphones and laptops, or make next-gen televisions and displays much more energy efficient.

Battery-on-Circuit Technology for Smart Labels

CPI today announced the successful completion of POETICS, a collaborative project aiming to develop low-cost Battery-on-Circuit technology for printed smart labels used to track assets. The outcomes of this project could help lower production costs and drive industrial growth within the printed electronics industry.

Warburtons Zero Emission FUSO eCanter

The UK's largest bakery brand has underscored its commitment to the rise of battery-powered truck technology by commissioning its first FUSO eCanter.

VARTA Opens New Lithium Ion Cell Factory at the Nördlingen Site

VARTA AG opened its new lithium-ion cell factory at the Nördlingen site on Monday. The new building is an important step for VARTA in its growth strategy.