Electric vehicles

Tesla held an investor day in March 2023, an event which is becoming an annual tradition. While the company touched on all aspects of its business, this article will focus on powertrain and technology developments.

At Tesla's Investor Day in March 2023, it announced that its next generation of electric motors would contain no rare earth materials. Given Tesla's huge presence in the EV (electric vehicle) market, this could prove a significant transition for the design and sustainability of electric motors.

Aspen Aerogels is a market leader within the aerogels industry, historically focused on the oil and gas field and cryogenic and high temperature insulation. This profile focuses on its aerogels application in EV batteries.

This IDTechEx premium article discusses the market drivers, adoption, and outlook for 800V platforms, 1200V SiC MOSFETs, and 600V SiC MOSFETs being adopted in global electric vehicle markets.

This premium article will provide an overview into the development of lithium metal anodes without solid electrolytes and the companies developing lithium metal anodes and cells for use with liquid electrolytes.

Thursday 16 March - This webinar will; Explain the main areas which rely on semiconductor technologies in modern vehicles; Discuss how automation and electrification trends will impact semiconductor demand; Show the current capabilities of automotive tier 2 companies; and Examine how the supply chain is shifting to accommodate more high-performance computing in vehicles

This premium article discusses the latest battery swapping developments in China, including from Nio, CATL, and Aulton.

Wednesday 15 March 2023 - Thermal Management Opportunities in Emerging Technology Markets. Key takeaways from the webinar; Electric vehicles (thermal management and fire protection); ADAS (advanced driver-assistance systems); 5G infrastructure; Data centers; Consumer electronics; Combined EMI shielding and TIM options

The demand for electric vehicle (EV) power electronics will increase dramatically in the next ten years, primarily driven by rapid growth in the BEV car market, where IDTechEx predicts a 15% CAGR globally over the next decade.

Dana is a supplier of drivetrain and electrified propulsion systems. Among its product portfolio, Dana produces cooling systems for electric vehicle (EV) power electronics. IDTechEx spoke to Dana about these systems.

There is a need to scrap the "highway-centric" model of urban development and prioritize the ease and convenience of local trips. Most car trips are short trips carrying just one person. Most of the energy is wasted on carrying the vehicle's own weight.

Battery thermal management is a critical component to an electric vehicles (EVs) operation. Cells need to be kept cool when under load from driving and charging or kept warm during cold ambient conditions. This enables more efficient operation of the batteries and improves safety.

An overview of the regulatory landscape in Europe, China, and the US regarding second-life EV batteries and end-of-life battery management.

Infineon is a consistent market leader in the supply of automotive power semiconductors and has expanded SiC partnerships with major OEMs over the past year.

Thursday 2 March 2023 - Key takeaways from the webinar: Solid-state battery landscape; Solid-state battery development; Controversial opinions on solid-state batteries and corresponding analysis; Important factors for solid-state battery commercialization; Targeting market

Advent Technologies is a maker of high temperature PEM fuel cells using a licensed membrane technology from Los Alamos which can run off low purity hydrogen via an integrated methanol reformer today and potentially an ammonia cracker in the future. IDTechEx caught up with the company's CTO and Marine Technology Director to discuss the most exciting applications emerging.

This premium article discusses cell-to-pack designs, including drivers, challenges, and announcements, as well as new EU regulations and their effects.

As electric vehicle (EV) power electronics undergoes a paradigm shift towards wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, silicon carbide (SiC) is becoming the material of choice, while gallium nitride (GaN) is often shoe-boxed into telecommunications or optoelectronics applications. This IDTechEx premium article explores the rising potential for GaN in EV markets and the major barriers to adoption.

IDTechEx's new "Automotive Semiconductors 2023-2033" report provides a deep dive into the existing and emerging semiconductor technologies used in vehicles today and tomorrow. The report focuses on the areas of automation and electrification, explaining what semiconductor technologies are needed and how their growth is going to drive a 10-year CAGR of 9.4% in the automotive semiconductor market.

IDTechEx spoke to Elven about its fire protection material originally designed for firefighters' suits, but is now targeting EV battery packs.