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SK Enmove: Next Gen Refrigerants

SK Enmove's conventional business is largely from base oils and lubricants. New business areas that SK Enmove sees opportunities in include EV fluids, thermal management, and HVAC fluids. IDTechEx spoke to SK Enmove about its new refrigerants that are PFAS free alternatives to R1234yf (the most commonly adopted automotive refrigerant).

Will More OEMs Drive the Fuel Cell Car Market Upwards?

As battery technology rapidly advances in cost, performance, and reliability, fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) are struggling to gain market traction. While FCEVs are seen as ideal for long-haul trucking, they aim to break into the larger passenger car market. IDTechEx explores their potential in this space by examining automaker strategies, past trends, and tech comparisons

Ionic Materials

Ionic Materials, a Massachusetts-based startup founded in 2012, emerged as a promising innovator in the field of solid-state battery technology. The company focused on developing solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) and advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries. Despite its technological breakthroughs and significant industry partnerships, Ionic Materials ceased operations in mid-2024 due to financial difficulties and the competitive nature of the advanced battery sector.

Fast Growth of Humanoid Robots in the Automotive & Logistics Industry

By 2025, major automotive players such as Tesla and BYD are set to scale humanoid robot deployment over 10x, paving the way for a projected 1.6 million units in use across the industry by 2035, according to IDTechEx. While current unit costs exceed US$100,000, prices are forecast to drop to US$20,000, driving broader adoption in both the automotive and logistics sectors.

Hyundai Construction Equipment

IDTechEx spoke to Hyundai Construction Equipment at Bauma 2025 about its latest innovations in electric and hydrogen excavators.

Develon

IDTechEx spoke to Develon at Bauma 2025 about its activities in electrification of construction equipment, including its battery technology and future electric excavators.

Automotive OEMs Integrating AI into In-Cabin Sensing

The article highlights how automotive OEMs are increasingly integrating AI-driven in-cabin sensing technologies into software-defined vehicle architectures, particularly in response to upcoming regulatory requirements like the EU's Advanced Driver Distraction Warning (ADDW).

Coslight International Group

Coslight Technology International Group, established in 1987 and entering the lithium-ion battery sector in 1998, is a prominent Chinese company specializing in energy storage solutions. Its portfolio spans lithium-ion, lithium polymer, and lead-acid batteries, as well as applications in electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), and backup power systems. Over the years, Coslight has diversified its offerings to include advanced battery technologies such as NCA + silicon anode batteries, solid polymer electrolyte batteries, and lithium-sulfur batteries. These innovations reflect the company's commitment to addressing the evolving demands of energy storage and mobility markets.

Solid-State Battery Commercialization: Mass Production Taking Off

Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are heralded as a transformative innovation in energy storage (ES), offering numerous advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These benefits position SSBs as a cornerstone of the next generation of battery technologies, with the potential to reshape industries reliant on ES.

Webinar: The Future of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles

Wednesday 16 April 2025 - The Future of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles: Is the Zero-Emissions Vehicle Market Destined to be Battery Electric? The current FCEV market for cars, light commercial vehicles, buses, and medium and heavy-duty trucks; The opportunities for FCEVs in each vehicle segment; The continued challenges for FCEVs in penetrating the zero-emissions vehicle market; IDTechEx's outlook for FCEVs in each vehicle segment

24M Technologies, Inc.

24M (Massachusetts, USA) develops semi-solid battery technology, aiming to disrupt lithium-ion production with lower-cost, simpler manufacturing. Its licensed business model targets electric vehicle (EV) and grid storage markets, partnering with firms like Kyocera and Volkswagen. Advantages include reduced material use, higher energy density, and compatibility with existing facilities. Backed by US$100M+ funding (including from Japan's GPSC), it leverages MIT-derived IP. Challenges include scaling production and competing with entrenched lithium-ion giants (CATL, Panasonic). Positioned as a cost-innovation leader, 24M's semi-solid approach bridges traditional and next-generation solid-state technology but faces execution risks in a capital-intensive industry.

KB Element

KB Element is a Korean graphene manufacturer, producing non-oxidized graphene via a high-temperature plasma exfoliation process. IDTechEx spoke with Ms. Sunha Kim, Head of Marketing, at JEC World 2025.

SES AI

SES AI Corporation, formerly known as SolidEnergy Systems, was founded in 2012 as a spin-out from MIT by Dr. Qichao Hu, with incubation support from A123 Systems. The company initially focused on solid-state Li-metal batteries but soon recognized the limitations in scaling such technology for practical manufacturing. By 2013, SES had developed early prototypes of multi-layer cells.

Solid Power

Solid Power was established in 2012 as a spin-out from the University of Colorado Boulder. Founded by Doug Campbell, Conrad Stoldt, and Sehee Lee, the company initially received funding from DARPA to explore next-generation solid-state battery technology. By 2013, Solid Power secured US$4.5 million in funding from ARPA-E and other non-dilutive sources, such as the Department of Defense and NASA. This early support enabled the company to transition out of the university's research labs and begin independent operations.

Envirostream

Envirostream is a Li-ion battery recycler, based in Australia, and is the wholly owned subsidiary of Lithium Australia.