Electric vehicles

Following decades of development, 2021 and 2022 are set to be notable years for the graphene industry, as it finally approaches an inflection point. Some in the graphene sector are now seeing their labors bear fruit in the form of commercial success - but that is not the case for everyone.

Wednesday 9 December 2020 (3 sessions to choose from) - New applications and formulations power this market to over $14 billion in 2041. Find out more in the IDTechEx webinar, "Electrifying Fluoropolymer Opportunities".

A comprehensive study and market assessment of 3D lidar, with a focus on the automotive sector, reveals that while the market for lidar has expanded, the next few years will prove crucial for all involved.

VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is leading a European consortium 3DREMAG which is developing a new material suitable for 3D printing of permanent magnets, which can be utilised in electric and hybrid vehicle motors. The aim in the long run is to develop a fully 3D printable electric motor, one that would be approximately 30% lighter than today's motors.

Wikipedia defines a smart city as an "urban area that uses different types of electronic methods and sensors to collect data". That is as ridiculous as saying the automotive industry is metal-bending.

Alstom will supply six hydrogen fuel cell trains, with the option for eight more, to Ferrovie Nord Milano, the main transport and mobility group in the Italian region of Lombardy, for a total amount of approximately €160 million. The first train delivery is expected within 36 months of the date of the order.

Cities will become - Enjoyable, verdant, secure, affordable, independent in energy, food and water. Planners are starting to use the term, "too cheap to meter" for city electricity which will even replace all non-electric city power.

Daymak will be launching Daymak Avvenire - a full lineup of six light electric vehicles designed to invigorate the future of eco-friendly micro mobility. The Daymak Avvenire series includes six individual vehicles, ranging from ebikes and covered mobility scooters to a personal flying vehicle.

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) have seen a significant growth in sales over recent years and the HEV market is set to increase in 2020 despite the implications of COVID-19 on the global automotive industry.

In this premium article, we consider the total cost of ownership for a high voltage hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) against an equivalent internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle for 2020. We then consider how this will change in future as 48V hybrid technology is introduced and which drivetrain makes the best return on investment for the potential consumer.

Forecasts from IDTechEx report "Full Hybrid Electric Vehicle Markets: 2021-2041"

Thursday 10 December 2020 (3 sessions to choose from) - This webinar covers the following topic areas: Drone designs; Drone use cases; Forecasts for 2021-2031; and Forecasts for 2031-2041.

It is in China that General Motors is leading the way in 48V hybrid cars and their next technology. This 48V mild hybridization of conventional car models gives them another ten years in the market.

Marelli, the leading global automotive supplier, headquartered in Saitama, Japan, will open a production facility for electric drivetrains in Cologne, Germany. Start of production is targeted for the first half of 2021.

Ingenious today announces that its Infrastructure Ventures EIS Service has invested £750,000 in award-winning electric vehicle charging company, Elmtronics, a leading independent provider of charging points.

Graphene materials are progressing through their own hype curve. The commercialization has been making steady progress and IDTechEx expect the graphene market to significantly grow over the next decade.

This IDTechEx premium article analyzes whether the Ford E-Transit may be a game changer for electric van deployment.

Farasis Energy are a Li-ion manufacturer headquartered in China.

Real Graphene manufacture fast-charging graphene-enabled batteries. IDTechEx spoke with Sam Gong (Founder Real Graphene USA).

Low carbon energy consultancy Element Energy is to lead a consortium of energy industry stalwarts to deliver new on-street electric vehicle charging infrastructure, enabled by smart meters to integrate seamlessly with the existing electricity network.