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Cenex Expo 2024

IDTechEx attended the Cenex Expo 2024 at Millbrook on 4th-5th September. This year's expo focused on showcasing the latest advancements in electric vehicle technologies, autonomous driving regulations, clean energy solutions, and smart transportation systems. Key topics discussed included sustainability, vehicle electrification, battery technologies, the commercialization of autonomous vehicles, and how policies and innovation can drive the future of clean transport. Around 200 exhibitors participated, mainly from the electrification supply chain, hydrogen fuel cells, and electric vehicle components sectors, including Toyota, Mercedes Commercial Vehicles, Nuvera Fuel Cells, HVS, and Ford. About 20 exhibitors focused on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), roboshuttles, autonomous buses, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and ADAS simulation. Despite the smaller number of exhibitors in this field, government-related stands, such as Innovate UK, provided valuable information.

Coolbrook

Finland-based Coolbrook has developed rotodynamic heating technology for fully electric, high temperature heat generation. IDTechEx Technology Analysts Eve Pope and Thomas Bithell spoke with Chief Commercial Officer Lauri Peltola.

Why LAX, LAS, and LHR Should Invest in LH2

IDTechEx predicts the hydrogen airplane market will grow to US$28.4 billion, but only with strategic airport investment.

Aston Martin

Aston Martin had ambitious goals of being an electric-only brand by 2030. It has recently gone back on this target. The following profile focusses on Aston Martin's electrification strategy and performance so far.

Upcoming Webinar: Can Hydrogen Reignite the Combustion Engine?

Thursday 3 October 2024 - Overview of H2ICE in relation to other drivetrains; Key drivers and motivators to adoption; Industry landscape including key players in the space; Regulatory landscape; Key sectors with H2ICE appeal; NOx emissions and mitigation strategies; Economic considerations (cost of hydrogen); Range and fuel consumption comparisons; Onboard storage requirements; TCO overview; Market outlook until 2045

The Rise of Critical Material Recovery in Automotive Recycling

With over 100 million electric vehicles (EVs) expected to reach end-of-life over the next two decades, IDTechEx's latest report predicts that the value of critical materials recovered annually by 2045 will surpass US$100B.

Join the IDTechEx Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Technology Briefing

IDTechEx are delighted to be offering the opportunity to connect with our energy and decarbonization experts in person at the free-to-attend 'IDTechEx Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Technology Briefing' in Hamburg, Germany on 22nd October 2024.

60 Second Insights: The Brain Computer Interface Market

The brain-computer interface market will surpass US$1.6B in 2045. With invasive devices set to disrupt the market in the future, what challenges lie ahead for this evolving industry?

Lithium Harvest

Lithium Harvest has developed a technology to produce battery-grade lithium chemicals from oilfield wastewater. IDTechEx spoke to Paw Juul, the Co-founder and CTO of Lithium Harvest, and the profile is based on the interview in August 2024.

Shenzhen Dynanonic

Shenzhen Dynanonic are a Chinese producer of LFP cathode active material (CAM).

Fortum (Battery Recycling)

Fortum is a Nordic electricity, heating, and energy provider that also offers clean-energy and resource efficiency-related services, including demolition and recycling. The company is also responsible for Li-ion battery recycling. IDTechEx caught up with the company at The Battery Recycling Conference & Expo 2024.

Wright Electric: High Energy Density Batteries for Aviation

Wright Electric is a start-up working on high energy density aluminum air batteries and high power density motors for electrically propelled aerospace applications. This profile provides an overview of its key technologies.

Emerging Leather Alternatives - Mushrooms, Microbial and Lab Grown

IDTechEx explores the incumbent leather market and the motivations behind these emerging alternatives

Amazon AWS: Data Centers

IDTechEx spoke to an employee from Amazon AWS, discussing their strategy for data center business.

Upcoming Webinar on Emerging CO2 Utilization Applications

Tuesday 1 October 2024 - How Profitable, Emerging CO2 Utilization Applications Can Accelerate CCUS Deployment. ; Overview of CO2 utilization pathways and products; Discussion of scale, TRL (technology readiness level), and profitability for promising CO2 technologies; Analysis of additional revenue streams from CO2 utilization applications - including waste disposal fees, carbon credits, and 45Q tax credits; Key considerations for CO2 utilization market growth

Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems (Ballard) is a Canada-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology manufacturer. The company was founded in 1979 and has acting subsidiaries and offices in Canada, Europe, the USA and China. Ballard currently targets both the automotive and stationary power generation sectors.

BNNano: Invicta Water

BNNano is a company that manufactures boron nitride nanotubes (BNNTs) and NanoBarbs, its own adapted BNNTs. IDTechEx spoke with Steve Wilcenski, Founder and CEO, about its latest activities and new spinout for PFAS remediation, Invicta Water.

The Impact of Automation on Additive Manufacturing

The role of automation is becoming more prevalent all the time, with the usage of AI and robotics potentially making the utilization and adoption of additive manufacturing more successful.

Enabling Lower Cost EVs Through Electric Motor Development

The growth of the EV market has slowed significantly in Europe and the US in the first half of 2024. A key route to reinvigorating growth will be the release of models in a more affordable price range. To this end, there are many avenues to reduce the cost of an EV. While the battery rightly takes focus, other components throughout the vehicle, such as the electric motor, can contribute to cost reduction too.

NIO

NIO is a premium Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand, known for its advanced technology and user-centric services. Positioned as a leader in the high-end EV market, NIO entered Europe in 2021, aiming to expand its global footprint with models like the ES8 and ET7, while offering unique features like battery swapping and autonomous driving capabilities.