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Axial flux traction motor with 15% advantage

The first electric motor in the world was made by Michael Faraday over 160 years ago and it was axial flux yet almost all traction motors have been radial flux ever since.

Which traction motor wins?

In this article IDTechEx analyzes the trends in traction motors at EVS29 in Montreal, Canada last week.

Carbon nanotubes - been there, done that?

Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are now making a steady but quiet comeback.

Lessons from EV patents

This article discusses a presentation by members of the European Patent Office at EVS29 in Montreal Canada, June 22, on intellectual property showing the future of electric vehicles.

Big push for simplification and elimination of EV power electronics

Attention is turning to integration of extra power electronic units and regeneration modules.

Webinar Tuesday 5 July - Lithium-ion Batteries

IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 5 July 2016 titled Lithium-ion Batteries: Disrupting the Energy Sector or Being Disrupted From Within?

DCS Shows Their Customized Lamination Machine for RFID

Video interview with Dorey Converting Systems (DCS) at the IDTechEx Show! (27-28 April, 2016 | Berlin, Germany).

Reusable electric powertrain

Ecotuned Automobile specializes in electric conversion of pickups with the first reusable powertrain system in the world.

Energy harvesting value chain and dynamics

The new IDTechEx report, Energy Harvesting: Off-grid Microwatt to Megawatt 2017-2027 concerns a system architecture that can be summarised as follows.

Elimination of electric vehicle systems

Following the trend to two or more traction motors per vehicle, the Technical University of Berlin with Infineon is merging their motor controllers and the on-board charger (OBC). Infineon now has a special chip to assist. At EVS29 in Montreal June 2016, Dr Martin Bruell of Continental AG, Germany, revealed progress on elimination of the OBC.

Explore the IDTechEx Launchpad Initiative

The IDTechEx Launchpad initiative is open to early-stage start-ups, universities, newly spun-out companies, research labs and government labs who can demonstrate a working prototype or product that highlights new advances in any of the related event topics of: 2d materials, 3d printing, energy harvesting, graphene, internet of things, printed electronics, sensors, or wearable technology.

Tacterion Shows Stretchable Sensors For Wearables And Smart Fabrics

Video interview with Tacterion at the IDTechEx Show! (27-28 April, 2016 | Berlin, Germany).

TankTwo Showcases String Batteries at the IDTechEx Show! In Berlin

Video interview with TankTwo at the IDTechEx Show! (27-28 April, 2016 | Berlin, Germany).

Energy harvesting: off-grid microwatt to megawatt 2017-2027

The new IDTechEx report, Energy Harvesting: Off-grid Microwatt to Megawatt 2017-2027 tells a remarkable story of these twelve magnitudes of green electricity production.

Bionic Robotics

IDTechEx recently interviewed Mr Ralf Teichmann, the general manager of Bionic Robotics, who make a light-weight, safe and collaborative robotic arm.

Tillet and Hague

Tillett and Hague Technologies (THT) are a small British outfit dedicated to providing perception-based automaton solutions to agricultural activities. Its technology has enabled the sales of more than 600 robotic agricultural machines.

Battery vehicle now viable for very long distances

At IDTechEx we believe that there is an excellent solution being proved for the long distance battery vehicle, starting with trucks.

Opening of EVS29 Montreal Canada

This event wanders the world, being largest when in China. After being in Los Angeles then Korea it is now taking place in Montreal Canada with a nominally 136 stand exhibition (actual count rather less) and an almost exclusive focus on land vehicles.

Toyota Motor Europe Discusses Electric and Hybrid Vehicles

Video interview with Toyota Motor Europe at the IDTechEx Show! (27-28 April, 2016 | Berlin, Germany).

ITO alternatives: light at the end of the tunnel

The TCF industry has recently experienced sluggish growth. The industry has transitioned from being supply-limited to being commoditized and demand-limited with supply currently outstripping demand. This is a commonplace characteristic of supply industry into consumer electronic devices: there is often a scramble for supplies as demand rapidly takes off but the industry soon over-invests, the capacity overshoots demand, and competition renders the component a commodity.