Electric vehicles

This premium article discusses electric vehicle power electronics technologies.

"Forever chemicals", or PFAS, are coming under increasing regulatory pressure globally as concerns over the negative effects of PFAS on human health and the environment are mounting. In their brand new report, "Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) 2024: Emerging Applications, Alternatives, Regulations", IDTechEx dives deeply to explore the future trajectory of PFAS in five key emerging applications: thermal management for data centers, sustainable food packaging, electric vehicles, low-loss materials for 5G, and the hydrogen economy.

In-cabin monitoring, comprising both Driver Monitoring System (DMS) and Occupancy Monitoring System (OMS), has experienced significant growth since the start of 2024. Traditionally, DMS relies on 2D infrared cameras, while OMS utilizes 3D sensing modules like 3D time-of-flight (ToF) cameras or radar modules.

The electric vehicle (EV) market experienced another exciting year of growth in 2023. Following a 62% increase in electric car sales in 2022 compared to 2021, IDTechEx predicts a 16% increase in global sales for 2023. However, growth was somewhat constrained during the year due to the performance of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in Europe, particularly in the first half of 2023, partly attributed to subsidy reductions in Germany. Nevertheless, many agree that EVs represent the future of the automotive industry, particularly for passenger cars.

Innovation map for the performance and total cost of ownership for electric haul trucks.

This premium article discusses electric vehicles in underground mining, exploring models and case studies.

Bipolar plates are crucial components in proton exchange fuel cells, representing a substantial portion of the value of the fuel cell stack. IDTechEx predicts that their market value will surpass US$2.5 billion by 2034. The choice between metal and graphite materials for bipolar plates is a significant consideration, with each option having distinct advantages depending on the specific application.

IDTechEx spoke to MAHLE at The Future Propulsion Conference to learn more about its new battery design with applications across various vehicle segments.

PIX Moving is the developer and manufacturer of urban mobility vehicles for driving the smart mobility ecosystem. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Guizhou, China, the company is dedicated to developing all-electric, fully autonomous vehicles for mobility services in cities, including passenger transport and mobile commerce.

Is the emphasis on road safety accelerating the use of heads-up displays in the automotive sector? With distracted driving accounting for 25% of all road accidents and young drivers accounting for the largest demographic using technology while driving, it is imperative to look for solutions to this problem.

Hydrogen internal combustion engines are emerging as a potential alternative to both battery and fuel cell electrification. Key advantages include an easier retrofit and lower capital expenditure, however there remain challenges such as fueling and to what extent these machines are net-zero. IDTechEx has analyzed some of the emerging players in this space as well as assessing some of the strengths and weaknesses of hydrogen combustion against other net-zero options.

Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) is a UK motor manufacturer focussing on magnet free motors. It has one technology for commercial vehicles and one for passenger cars. IDTechEx previously interviewed AEM in 2022. At The Future Propulsion Conference 2024, IDTechEx spoke to AEM to get an update on its market progress.

Forecasts taken from IDTechEx report "Off-Grid Charging For Electric Vehicles 2024-2034: Technologies, Benchmarking, Players and Forecasts"

This premium article provides an overview of electric vehicles in underground mining.

Forecasts taken from the IDTechEx Research report "Air Taxis: Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) Aircraft 2024-2044: Technologies, Players"

IDTechEx have released a brand new episode of the 'Tomorrow's Tech by IDTechEx' podcast, 'EV Charging 101: How Can We Take the Guesswork Out of Driving Electric?'. Host Dr Tess Skyrme and industry expert Shazan Siddiqi will be discussing the up-and-coming trends in the EV Charging landscape.

The Future Propulsion Conference is an annual event combining industry and academic thought leaders in the mobility space to discuss challenges and opportunities in the automotive industry. IDTechEx attended the two-day conference at the National Motorcycle Museum in-person to find out more. This premium article covers the latest innovations in batteries and hydrogen.