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Robots grow mini-organs from human stem cells

An automated system that uses robots has been designed to rapidly produce human mini-organs derived from stem cells.

All electric vehicles for ride hailing services in China

Ford Smart Mobility LLC and Zotye Auto have signed an MOU to establish a new 50:50 joint venture that will focus on providing smart, customized all-electric vehicle solutions to fleet operators and drivers in China's fast-growing ride-hailing market. F

Ford phases out passenger cars, focuses on electric vehicles & trucks

Ford announced plans late Wednesday to eliminate some of the company's most well-known cars in North America, phasing out its passenger cars as it focuses on trucks and electric vehicles.

ENGIE and Fenix complete acquisition for affordable power to Africa

Global utility company ENGIE and off-grid energy leader Fenix International have closed their acquisition agreement. Fenix is the first Solar Home System company to join a major worldwide energy company and has already delivered clean, safe and affordable energy and financial services to over one million people.

Aerogel Technologies

Update from March 2018. Aerogel Technolgies produce monolithic aerogel products with a specific focus on polymer aerogels

How do Carmakers Deal With Less Cars?

From London to Sydney, one-bedroom apartments with a car space attached are becoming a rarity as planners impose tight controls on the provision of parking in new blocks, slashing costs and gridlock.

New all-electric Ford Transit

Lightning Systems is on schedule for March deliveries of its new zero-emissions LightningElectric system for Ford Transit and that it has developed a zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell range extender for the product.

Future Powertrain Conference report UK, 28th Feb- 1st Mar 2018

This event continues to grow with 400 registering at the entrance and 48 table top exhibitors including a busy IDTechEx stan

Desalination membrane produces both drinking water and lithium

With further development, these membranes have significant potential to perform the dual functions of removing salts from seawater and separating metal ions in a highly efficient and cost effective manner, offering a revolutionary new technological approach for the water and mining industries.

Porsche doubles e-mobility investment

Porsche has been putting together an unprecedented future development plan: By 2022, the sports car manufacturer will invest more than six billion euros in e-mobility, focusing on both plug-in hybrids and purely electric vehicles.

The biocomposite market cannot grow fast enough

Fibre reinforced polymers (FRPs) are predominantly made of synthetic fibres, such as glass or carbon, and a petrochemically sourced thermosetting resin or thermoplastic matrix. However, natural fibres and resins are on the rise because of their beneficial properties, competitive cost, legislative drivers, and consumer preferences.

AirSpaceX presents flying electric taxi

Airspace Experience Technologies has revealed a sub-scale model of its autonomous, electric VTOL aircraft, "MOBi-ONE," designed to autonomously takeoff like a helicopter, fly like a plane, and transport passengers or cargo between urban centers, suburbs, and airports within 60 miles.

Ford doubling electric vehicle spending to $11 billion by 2022

Ford will significantly increase its investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022 and have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its model lineup, Chairman Bill Ford said on Sunday at the Detroit auto show.

Geely Holding acquires strategic stake in AB Volvo

Zhejiang Geely Holding Group announced it has reached agreement with Cevian Capital to acquire its entire 8.2% share capital holding and 15.6% voting rights in AB Volvo, the leading Swedish manufacturer of trucks, buses, construction equipment, diesel engines, and marine and industrial engines.

Alvant Ltd

Alvant (formerly Composite Metal Technology) are manufacturers of continuous fibre reinforced aluminium matrix composites (CFR-AMC). Jack Taylor (Commercial Manager) was interviewed by IDTechEx technology analyst Dr Richard Collins.

Strong demand for the Panamera with hybrid drive

Around 60 per cent of all new Panamera models that have been delivered in Europe were equipped with a hybrid drive. The new Panamera plug-in hybrid models were launched on the European market in June 2017.

Fast charging station network starts to take shape

IONITY, which was founded only a few weeks ago, is taking off quickly. The joint venture of BMW, Daimler, Ford and Volkswagen with Audi and Porsche has formed initial strategic partnerships for the realization of its "High-Power-Charging" network for electric vehicles in Europe.