Electric vehicles

H.B. Fuller presented on its latest product for EV battery applications, EV Therm 602. This is a dielectric, thermally conductive and cost-effective two-component coating.

This article discusses some of the potential applications of advanced coatings technologies. Coatings are a vital tool in a multitude of industries globally. Find out more in IDTechEx's latest report, 'Advanced Coatings 2026-2036: Market, Technologies, Players'.

This new report "Critical Material Recovery 2026-2046: Technologies, Markets, Players" characterizes secondary source critical material recovery markets, technologies, and players. Market roadmaps for emerging secondary sources, value chain analysis, and twenty-year market forecasts from 2026 to 2046 are provided. IDTechEx identifies a significant value opportunity, with the critical material recovery market forecast to grow to over US$66 billion annually by 2046, at a CAGR of 9.2%.

Zotefoams offers lightweight, cross-linked foams which can be used for thermal management in Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and electric vehicles (EVs). The company is based in the UK.

Advanced EV battery coatings: Fire protection and EMI shielding

This article, drawing from IDTechEx's report on Thermal Management for Electric Vehicles 2026-2036 takes a deep dive into the thermal management related materials and components in an EV, along with analysis on key trends and players for each.

Advanced EV battery coatings: Anti-corrosion, dielectric, and thermally conductive

Alkegen develops and manufactures materials for applications including thermal management (TM) and fire protection (FP) for electric vehicles (EV) and battery energy storage systems (BESS). IDTechEx spoke with the company at The Battery Show Europe 2025.

Webinar: Trends, Technologies and Outlook for Rare Earth Magnet Supply and Demand Presenter: Dr Jack Howley, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Date: Tuesday 16 September 2025

Tenneco Systems Protection is a global supplier of battery protection products, based in the US. IDTechEx spoke with the company at The Battery Show Europe 2025.

IDTechEx analyst Dr Jack Howley summarizes the rare earth magnet market.

Parker LORD offer several materials and products for thermal management for battery packs, which could apply to EV battery packs and BESS. IDTechEx spoke with the company at The Battery Show Europe 2025.

Webinar: IDTechEx Analyzes the Market and Technology: Is Autonomous Driving Software Ready to Take on the World? Presenter: John Li, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Date: Thursday 11 September 2025

The concept of the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) has rapidly emerged as a transformative trend reshaping the automotive industry. Yet, despite widespread use of the term, there remains significant confusion around its core meaning, structural elements, and real-world driving forces.

This brand-new IDTechEx report comprehensively examines advanced coatings technologies, including key developments, drivers and commercial activity throughout the coatings industry. It covers application technologies, alternative materials and key markets, including 10-year granular market forecasts.

2024 saw mixed success for micro EVs in different global regions. This new article by IDTechEx Technology Analyst Pranav Jaswani breaks down recent sales trends and underscores what they mean for the future of the micro EV industry.

Major automotive group Stellantis has officially discontinued its hydrogen fuel cell technology development program. This also means that its hydrogen-powered Pro One vehicles will no longer commence serial production this year. According to IDTechEx's analysis, light commercial vehicles were never a good value proposition for fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) technology, but is this the start of the fall for FCEVs globally? In this article, IDTechEx investigates the developments in the first half of this year in the FCEV industry.

Transportation is one of the largest sectors worldwide, which is why technologies to advance sustainability and efficiency are more prevalent than ever. This article explores the electrification of different types of transport, including construction vehicles, cars, planes, and ships, for a more sustainable future of travel.