Energy Storage

Rimac Technology is a tier 1 entity that specialises in the engineering and development of electrification technologies. It is closely associated with Rimac Automobili, a prominent electric hypercar manufacturer. IDTechEx spoke to its Head of Testing at IAA Mobility 2023 to find out more about its technology, partnerships, and commercial strategy.

Despite the frequent assertion that sodium-ion batteries are safer than lithium-ion batteries, there is currently very little information on the potential safety issues associated with sodium-ion batteries. While sodium-ion battery research is catching up, their safety advantages lie in their stable behaviour at 0% SoC, slower thermal runaway events, and reduced risk of cell-to-cell propagation. However, challenges persist with flammable electrolytes, dendrite formation, and cathode instability. This premium article dives into the risks associated with sodium-ion batteries, their countermeasures, and safety testing results.

Thursday 28 September 2023 - Recent developments to Li-ion batteries for EVs; Trends in EV Li-ion chemistry; Li-ion pack technology developments; Innovation in battery management systems; EV markets beyond cars and trends in Li-ion batteries for different EV segments

Electrification in the US is at an earlier stage than other regions globally but has made huge progress over the last few years, with electric cars making up nearly 9% of new registrations in the first half of 2023. The pickup truck is a large portion of the US passenger vehicle market but is at an even earlier stage of electrification, with only approximately 5% of electric vehicles sold in the US in the first half of 2023 being pickup trucks.

Fumatech (officially Fumatech BWT GmbH, subsidiary of BWT Group) is a German company specializing in the development of membrane technology, supplying ion exchange membranes to water treatment and energy-related applications, such as fuel cells, electrolyzers, and redox flow batteries (RFBs). This profile will focus on Fumatech's products for electrolyzer and fuel cell applications.

CALB, or China Aviation Lithium Battery Group, is a prominent Chinese company specialising in lithium-ion batteries and energy storage solutions. Founded in 2015, CALB has established itself as a leading battery supplier in the electric vehicle (EV) and renewable energy industries.

Eisenhuth is a German company specializing in the manufacture of bipolar plates and gaskets/seals for fuel cells, electrolyzers and redox flow batteries.

Heraeus Precious Metals (subsidiary of Heraeus Group) is a leading company in the refining of platinum group metals (PGMs) and production of PGM products. Its products are used in a wide range of industries including automotive, chemicals, semiconductor, energy, and others. This profile focuses on Heraeus Precious Metals' product offering for the hydrogen economy, specifically on PEMEL/FC and ammonia cracking catalysts.

Quino Energy is a US-based company developing organic redox flow batteries (ORFB).

Innovation roadmap for electric pickups - the big US opportunity.

Innovation roadmap for the electric vehicle (EV) market and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) performance 2015-H1 2023.

Can digital and/or high throughput manufacturing be applied to circuit boards? Can stretchable electronics be produced without sacrificing processing capabilities? Flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) is an emerging manufacturing methodology that aims to resolve both of these questions.

Forecasts from the IDTechEx report "Redox Flow Batteries Market 2024-2034"

Kemiwatt is based in France, and is developing organic redox flow batteries (ORFBs).

Wednesday 20 September 2023 - Drivers behind the greater fire safety focus in EVs; Battery design and evolution impacting material selection; Aerogels compared to other fire protection materials; Key players in the aerogel market for EVs and market progress; Outlook for the future of aerogels in EV applications

The world is witnessing an electrifying revolution in the automotive industry. Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a compelling solution to combat climate change and reduce our carbon footprint. As more and more individuals and businesses shift towards electric mobility, the demand for efficient and accessible EV charging infrastructure has skyrocketed.

The global market for Li-ion batteries in electric vehicles is forecast to reach over US$380 billion by 2034, driven primarily by demand for battery electric cars but with rapid growth to other sectors too, including electric vans, trucks, buses, 2-wheelers, and off-road vehicles. Electrification and emissions targets, improving battery performance, and an increasingly attractive total cost of ownership for some vehicle segments are driving this growth in demand for battery electric vehicles (EV).

Jolt Energy Storage Solutions (Jolt) is based in Michigan, US and is developing organic redox flow batteries (ORFBs).