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RFC Power

RFC Power is a redox flow battery (RFB) developer in the UK. The company is currently developing hydrogen-manganese RFBs.

EV SiC Adoption Advances as Tesla Announces 75% Reduction

There is no denying that silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs are the story of the next decade for electric vehicle power electronics. The material improves powertrain efficiency (EV range), operates at higher voltages for faster charging, and creates new materials opportunities, such as Ag or Cu sintering, as power densities and operational temperatures increase.

Foundry Lab

Foundry Lab are a New Zealand startup that developed Digital Metal Casting, a ceramic binder jetting process to enable metal die casting. IDTechEx spoke with Foundry Lab at RAPID+TCT 2023 about their technology.

Sylvatex

Sylvatex (SVX) are a US company at the early stages of commercialising a new method for producing Li-ion cathode active material.

Global Low-Carbon Hydrogen Market to Reach US$130 Billion by 2033

The hydrogen economy envisions a future energy infrastructure where low-carbon hydrogen is utilized to decarbonize critical industrial sectors and long-haul transportation while satisfying the increasing demand for low-carbon energy.

Mobile Electric Vehicle Chargers — Products, Use Cases, and Outlook

A mobile alternative to stationary Level 2 chargers, mobile EV chargers are battery-powered — providing rapid DC charging without the need for complex and costly electrical infrastructure. IDTechEx noticed this emerging segment of chargers on display at various events globally and noticed many new hardware manufacturers exhibiting their own portable solutions. This also introduces a new business model — infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) — which caters to grid constraint urban areas where demand for fast charging exists. This premium article benchmarks the products currently on the market and provides an outlook for their demand.

Preferred Computational Chemistry (PFCC)/Matlantis

Preferred Computational Chemistry (PFCC) is a joint venture between Preferred Networks and ENEOS. Its Matlantis platform uses deep learning to provide universal atomistic simulation at high speed. The Japanese-headquartered operation is expanding into new markets, starting with the USA.

PreAct: Short-Range Flash LiDAR to Compete with Radar and Ultrasonics

PreAct is a start-up that was founded in 2018. It recognised that long-distance LiDAR would be a longer-term issue, with self-driving applications not ready for mass production in the short term. However, short-range sensing currently dominated by radar and ultrasonics presents an opportunity for LiDAR today. This is the market that PreAct is targeting with its TrueSense product.

Carbon Nanotubes Critical for Booming Lithium-Ion Battery Market

The energy storage market is booming, driven predominantly by the electrification of the transportation sector. With the increasing demand for lithium-ion batteries (LiB), significant attention has been given to the supply chain of materials for LiBs beyond lithium itself. Carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are gaining traction as a conductive additive at the cathode of LiBs, paving the way for significant expansion in the CNT market.

H2, Inc.

H2, Inc. is a South Korea-based energy storage company, specializing in manufacturing vanadium redox flow batteries.

Through the Black Mirror: "Joan Is Awful" and AI Malpractice

In a recently published article, AI and Security: Ensuring That Opportunities Outweigh the Threats, IDTechEx discussed the importance of ownership and culpability when it comes to deploying AI tools, especially in the context of creative works. This matter of accountability and the potential insidious use of artificial intelligence in the creation of intellectual property is a theme touched on in the first episode of the new Black Mirror season, "Joan Is Awful".

Advanced Gas Separation Membrane Materials Enter the Market

For many decades there has been an extensive amount of materials science R&D focussed on developing next-generation gas separation membranes. However, to date, the market is still dominated by those polymeric materials that initially gained commercial adoption in the late 20th century.

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Thursday 13 July 2023 - Electric Motors for EVs: Technology, Material, and Market Evolution. Current market landscape for electric motor technologies; Market drivers behind alternative materials; Methods to reduce or eliminate rare earths for both magnet free and permanent magnet motor designs; An update on the market progress of emerging motor technologies including axial flux, in-wheel, and modern switched reluctance motors; An outlook for the future of the electric motor technology

Technotrans: Thermal Management for DC Fast Chargers

Technotrans develops liquid cooling solutions for DC fast charging stations. IDTechEx spoke to its head of technical sales at Battery Show EU 2023 to learn more about thermal management of DC fast chargers.

3DEO

3DEO is an American metal 3D printing service bureau using its proprietary hybrid printing technology, Intelligent Layering, to produce parts for customers. IDTechEx spoke with CEO Matt Petros about 3DEO's technology.

Embark: Merger with Applied Intuition

Embark is one of the leaders in developing autonomous trucks. However, it has encountered some difficulties, has sold its assets and merged with Applied Intuition.

TuSimple: Autonomous Truck Difficulties

TuSimple is one of the leaders in the development race for autonomous trucks. However, it has recently encountered some difficulties and is considering exiting the US.

Will the Return of Major Players Drive the Growth of the SOFC Market?

Following several decades of research and development, fuel cells are beginning to enable the promise of low-emission power generation, with specific success seen for proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFC).

Compact Membrane Systems (CMS)

Compact Membrane Systems (CMS) specialize in advanced separation membranes. IDTechEx spoke with Director of Carbon Solutions, Nic Renard.

The Electrifying Divide in Battery Chemistries for Construction EVs

The success of electric vehicles in the construction industry will largely be determined by battery prices being low enough that the total cost of ownership is cheaper than diesel alternatives.