Electric vehicles

The type of radical advances we cite may seem like unattainable science fiction but the following examples show how this is not true.

As a result of modern Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, the use of radar technology has become indispensable for the automotive sector. A wide range of systems for adaptive speed control, lane-change support, collision avoidance, and pedestrian and cyclist detection has paved the way for autonomous driving.

The rapid growth of the electric vehicle market has driven the development, manufacture and sales of batteries, especially lithium-ion batteries. In the meantime, a number of companies are betting on the next big energy storage technologies. Solid-state batteries are one of them.

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At the recent ChargedEVs event, Huber+Suhner showcased their high power charging cable technology for electric vehicles.

Rolls-Royce has completed testing of the ground-breaking technology that will power the world's fastest all-electric plane. All the technology has been tested on a full-scale replica of the plane's core, called an 'ionBird', including a 500hp electric powertrain powerful enough to set world speed records and a battery with enough energy to supply 250 homes.

When it comes to energy, history tells us that we usually get caught by surprise. Things happen faster than we expected.

Li-ion batteries are starting to near their performance ceiling. Delving into the trends being seen in patent applications and filings can provide insight into the key areas of innovation in Li-ion batteries and the areas of development favored by key players.

Lockheed Martin will provide a study for a proven, integrated and capable payload ship, able to patrol for extended durations, as part of the US Navy's Large Unmanned Surface Vessel competition.

Phinergy makes an Aluminium-air battery for electric ships.

eLoaded has released the next generation of charging cables as part of its charging infrastructure solutions. These brand-new system solutions were developed in close cooperation with HUBER+SUHNER.

India's FAME II purchase subsidy for electric two, three and four-wheelers is not being used by market-leading electric vehicle startups in the country. This article explores why.

Exicom is a leading supplier of grid-scale stationary energy storage, light and industrial electric vehicle batteries, and charging infrastructure in India.

Keolis launched a new autonomous self-driving, electric minibus trial in Stockholm, Sweden, using 5G technology to remotely control and supervise the vehicle. This trial aims to explore the safe introduction of self-driving autonomous electric vehicles in complex urban areas with a view to optimising route planning and traffic.

Graphene Batteries AS are a Norwegian company developing lithium-sulphur batteries.

Group 14 Technologies are developing silicon powders as a "drop-in" solution for Li-ion batteries.

As we expect more from electric vehicles, the core components - electric motors, energy storage, main inverter - need to get more powerful. This means managing higher temperature operation. This article summarises these trends and explores the next wave of power electronics technologies emerging as the solution.

This article explores the impact of covid-19 on the global electric vehicle industry, with IDTechEx's prediction for recovery through 2022.

Autonomous shuttles could be a key element that connects the public transportation systems to reduce private car ownership in the future. The autonomous shuttle total market size will be over $18 million by 2040, according to IDTechEx's report Robot Shuttles and Autonomous Buses 2020-2040.