Porsche

Daejoo Electronic Materials

Daejoo Electronic Materials (Daejoo) are a South Korean materials manufacturer (phosphor, conductive paste, polymer, silicon) and are currently one of the key global suppliers of silicon anode (SiOx) materials for Li-ion batteries.

E-Fuels: Navigating the Path from Pilot to Commercial Scale Production

The e-fuels sector stands at a critical juncture in its evolution from laboratory innovation and demonstration projects to industrial-scale production. While significant progress has been made in technology development and market interest, evidenced by substantial corporate investments and supportive policy frameworks, considerable challenges remain.

Bcomp

Founded in 2011 and based in Fribourg, Switzerland, Bcomp is a company specializing in natural fiber composites, primarily for applications in the automotive, sports, and aerospace industries. Bcomp was established with the mission to reduce the environmental footprint of materials by offering high-performance, sustainable alternatives to traditional carbon fiber and synthetic composites. The company's flagship technologies, powerRibs® and ampliTex®, leverage natural fibers like flax to create lightweight, strong, and sustainable materials.

Aionics Inc.

Aionics Inc. is a software startup focused on the use of generative AI to develop electrolyte materials.

Volkswagen AG: SSP and Electrification

Volkswagen Group is one of the largest producers of vehicles in the world. It sells passenger vehicles through its various brands (including VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Cupra, and Porsche). In 2023, it sold over 770,000 BEVs globally, mostly based on its MEB platform. This profile assesses VW Group's electrification efforts so far, as well as its plans to move to a unified SSP architecture and its performance in light of the European Union's CO2 regulations.

ExxonMobil: Methanol-to-Gasoline (MTG)

ExxonMobil has developed a proprietary methanol-to-gasoline (MTG) technology for the production of synthetic fossil gasoline and sustainable gasoline.

Cylib (Battery Recycling)

Cylib is a German start-up focused on developing Li-ion battery recycling technologies. The company was founded in 2022. IDTechEx spoke with the company at The Battery Recycling Conference & Expo 2024.

Traxial (a Magnax Company)

Magnax was founded in 2015 in Belgium as a developer and manufacturer of axial flux motors. In 2021, it formed a subsidiary for ground vehicles named Traxial, and another for aerospace applications called Axyal in 2022. IDTechEx spoke to Traxial to learn about its latest motor designs and market progress.