Electric vehicles

C-Motive is a US-based startup spun out from the University of Wisconsin (in Madison) that has developed macroscale electrostatic motors boasting benefits in efficiency and material reduction, especially for the low power (<5hp) motor market.

H1 2024 sales of electric vehicles (EV) in Europe showed slower growth than previous years, with the German market in particular struggling. However, 2025 will bring major changes in the EU CO2 fleet average rules that will reinvigorate EV growth.

IDTechEx forecasts the global Li-ion market to reach over US$400 billion by 2035. This article explores the key material trends shaping the Li-ion battery market, particularly the rise of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and shifts in graphite material.

Tata Motors is the electric vehicle (EV) market leader in India with a commanding share of over 70% in 2023 as a result of being the first to mainstream electric passenger vehicles for the mass market. The company also aims to have EVs comprise 50% of its portfolio by 2030 and achieve net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2040. This premium article analyses new vehicle launches, platform architecture, and a SWOT analysis of its EV business.

Chinese carmakers of all segments and sizes were the hottest talking points at The Paris Motor Show this year, as they hoped to sway potential customers who may never have even heard of them before the event. But why have Chinese carmakers decided that Europe is the next market to expand into?

Zenobē is a developer and integrator of first-life Li-ion BESS for grid-scale applications, a solutions provider for fleet electrification, providing charging infrastructure and batteries for electric buses and trucks, and a repurposer of retired EV batteries for second-life applications.

Monday 11 November 2024 - New lower cost battery chemistries (e.g. LFP, LMFP, etc.); More efficient and lower bill of materials motors (rare earth free, alternative magnet materials); The evolution of alternative power electronics technologies (SiC, GaN, etc.)

Forecasts taken from IDTechEx report " Electric Light Commercial Vehicles 2025-2045: Markets, Players, Forecasts"

Innovation map of alternate current vs direct current vehicle to grid systems SWOT analysis.

Innovation map for benchmarking all-in-one DC fast charger units.

Emerging advanced semiconductor packaging technologies, such as 2.5D and 3D hybrid bonding, are crucial for enhancing system performance across various applications such as AI and high-performance computing. This article explores the technology development trends in 2.5D and 3D packaging technologies and the key market growth drivers.

Maeving is a UK-based manufacturer of electric motorcycles founded in 2018 in Coventry. The company focuses on the production of electric two-wheelers for personal use. This profile will focus on its products currently on the market.

This premium article provides an overview of key European and US repurposer's technologies, their applications, business models, key projects, investments, and partnerships. This information has been supplemented by primary interviews between these key players and IDTechEx. An overview of key activity from automotive OEMs is also provided, including key projects, strategic agreements, and investigations into establishing second-life battery business divisions.

Thursday 7 November 2024 - Which Technology Innovations Will Be Most Disruptive in the Global Sensor Market? An overview of meta-trends shaping the sensor market landscape; A summary of major market verticals, product types and leading technologies; Coverage of near-term trends in sensor technology development, adoption and integration - including the impact of AI on edge sensing; An overview of disruptive emerging sensor technologies recently commercialized, their value proposition, advantages and market challenges. This includes printed sensors, quantum sensors, emerging image sensors, biosensors, gas sensors and nanocarbon sensors; Case studies in fast growing markets for sensors technology, both established and emerging, such as future mobility, wearables and IoT (industrial, consumer and environmental); Initial ten-year forecasting insights and sensor market outlook for the next ten years

BeePlanet Factory (BeePlanet) is a repurposer of second-life battery storage systems, based in Spain.

Innovation map of electric bus motor technology and suppliers.

Innovation maps for electric aviation motor requirements and benchmarking.

BAIC is a major Chinese automotive manufacturer. This profile will focus on the company's electric vehicles.

India is the world's third largest automobile market and one of the fastest growing automotive markets in the world. Electric cars still account for just under 3% of total car sales in India but major Auto OEMs are now launching new EV models for the Indian market. This premium article analyses the EV sales trends in India by OEMs, forecasts the market growth, covers charging infrastructure rollout across the country, and includes regulations promoting manufacturing of cells and vehicles in India.