Electric vehicles

The high-power fuel cell unit is a flexible solution that will support the energy needs of multi-megawatt scale vessels with diverse use cases. For example, a cruise vessel operating in coastal areas could either run entirely on zero-emission fuel cell power or switch to it when operating in environmentally sensitive areas or emission control zones, while a ferry with a regular schedule and frequent bunkering opportunities could operate solely on fuel cell power.

There has been a ramp-up of charging infrastructure to make EV charging more widespread and publicly accessible. A holistic approach is being taken where fast chargers, destination chargers, and home chargers all play an important role in supporting the different electric segments. The industry is seeing increased investments, collaboration, and innovation that will hopefully help today's parking lots become tomorrow's charging stations.

The project aims to research, develop and build an eco-innovation in the form of a sailing vessel for optimal 24 passengers, for which alternative propulsion technologies and energy sources have been developed based on an environmentally friendly design that aims to achieve sustainable mobility with zero emissions, supporting environmental sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and air and noise pollution.

Researchers are developing a new paradigm for teaching robot swarms how to allocate themselves to tasks efficiently. The ideas could spark interest in better ways of controlling lots of simple robots to do more complicated tasks independently, with little or no outside communication.

As the EV population is booming, quicker recharging needs have been the need of the hour. Battery swapping (which has taken off in China for the car segment) allows an EV user to drive into a battery swapping station (BSS) and replace a depleted battery for a fully charged one in under 5 minutes. While conventional cable based charging has had years of development, battery swapping is in its nascent stages and has major hurdles to cross before being offered as a widespread complementary solution to conductive charging. This article provides an overview into the market, the enabling technology and players.

Nio Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells smart electric vehicles in China and Europe. The company offers five, six, and seven-seater electric SUVs, as well as smart electric sedans. It is also involved in a battery swapping service called Power Swap. Nio Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.

The radome is the outer housing of the radar and while they are a passive component in the system, a poor choice of design or material can impact the performance of the radar. This premium article explains how different design choices and material types effect the overall performance of the radar. Key material metrics are identified, and the article explains what radar makers will be looking for. Antenna design choices some start-ups working in the antenna space are also highlighted.

Eve UAM LLC and Microflite announced an order of up to 40 low-noise zero-emission eVTOLs to support the commencement of new electric Urban Air Mobility operations in Australia in 2026.

Bentley Motors has shared details of the impact of a £3 million investment to double its additive manufacturing capacity at the company's headquarters in Crewe, England, where all Bentley models are built.

CSM provides testing equipment for automotive tier 1s and OEMs. IDTechEx interviewed them to discuss their high voltage, temperature sensing portfolio for EV battery development.

Jaguar Land Rover has formed a multi-year strategic partnership with NVIDIA to jointly develop and deliver next-generation automated driving systems plus AI-enabled services and experiences for its customers.

Stratasys Ltd has partnered with Radford, a global luxury automotive brand, to create over 500 3D-printed parts for the launch of the Lotus Type 62-2 coachbuilt.

Eurocell is set to build its first European Gigafactory, producing proven 'production ready' technologies in just 12 months, far faster than other Gigafactories. This is possible as Eurocell has a proven battery product which is ready for scaled-up manufacturing.

Hertz is announcing an investment in UFODRIVE - the leading self-service electric vehicle rental company and eMobility service provider in Europe - as part of Hertz's commitment to lead the future of mobility.

As automotive radar becomes more sophisticated IDTechEx analyses trends in key performance indicators both past, present, and future. This premium article considers properties such as range, size, field of view and angular resolution of radars from tier 1 suppliers dating back to 2012, as well as possible future products from radar start-ups.

Alexander Dennis Limited and BYD UK jointly supplied 29 BYD ADL Enviro400EV to Abellio London for use on Transport for London route 63 between King's Cross and Honor Oak. The zero emission double deckers have innovative features, aimed at making them an even more attractive, green alternative to the car as London recovers from the pandemic.

With consistent yields of over 99.9% pure graphite and energy capacity and cycle life on par with virgin battery-grade graphite anode material, Ascend Elements' Hydro-to-Anode process technology has the additional benefit of extending recycling and manufacturing throughput beyond cathode active materials to anode materials as well. This innovation dramatically increases the value of every lithium-ion battery recycled.

FCEV passenger cars, use electricity generated by an on board fuel cell to power the electric motor that drives the vehicle.

Rolls-Royce and the Luxaviation Group plan to collaborate on leading the development and deployment of Advanced Air Mobility. Rolls-Royce will provide electrification solutions, maintenance support services, and digital solutions for Luxaviation Group's planned network of vertiports.

After gaining good experience with a Volvo FE Electric, Unicon is now taking the next big step towards emission-free distribution by introducing a new generation of electric truck mixers with longer range and higher payload. Therefore, the company intends to place the country's largest private single order to date for 11 Volvo FM Electric models that will be converted to truck mixers and operate in Denmark.