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Trapped electrons to blame for lack of battery efficiency

Research has the potential to create more efficient batteries by shedding light on the cause of one of their biggest problems -- a "traffic jam" of ions that slows down their charging and discharging process.

Toyota: big gains from downsizing PM motor

While forklifts, buses, Tesla cars and some new electric motorcycles tend to use asynchronous (induction) traction motors, most other cars and motorcycles stick to permanent magnet machines, seeing considerable development potential including using less permanent magnet material with its potentially high cost.

Bite counter new aid in tackling obesity

The Bite Counter device is worn like a watch and tracks wrist motion during eating.

redT

redT is a company listed on the London Stock Exchange that has spent the last 15 years developing a vanadium redox flow battery for stationary applications. They claim a competitive price per kWh as well as an easy integration thanks to their plug and play technology.

CPI Shows Flexible OLEDs at the IDTechEx Show! in Berlin

Video interview with CPI at the IDTechEx Show! (27-28 April, 2016 | Berlin, Germany).

Bright new future for flexible lighting devices

Researchers have pioneered an innovative new technique to make flexible screens more effective and efficient.

Axial flux traction motor with 15% advantage

The first electric motor in the world was made by Michael Faraday over 160 years ago and it was axial flux yet almost all traction motors have been radial flux ever since.

Which traction motor wins?

In this article IDTechEx analyzes the trends in traction motors at EVS29 in Montreal, Canada last week.

Analog Devices Showcases Wearable Devices at the IDTechEx Show!

Video interview with Analog Devices at the IDTechEx Show! (27-28 April 2016 | Berlin, Germany).

Continuous glucose monitoring services to improve diabetes outcomes

Continuous glucose monitoring solution combines innovative, wearable technology with therapeutic and analytical expertise to help enhance the efficiency and quality of diabetes-focused clinical trials.

New thin film photovoltaics

The film is bendable and stretchable, offering potential applications in roll-up touchscreen displays, wearable electronics, flexible solar cells and electronic skin.

NASA electric research plane gets X number, new name

With 14 electric motors turning propellers and all of them integrated into a uniquely-designed wing, NASA will test new propulsion technology using an experimental airplane now designated the X-57 and nicknamed "Maxwell."

EV cost effectiveness in Seattle, USA

This article shares conclusions on EV cost effectiveness by Dr Nancy Ryan, Energy and Environmental Economics Inc et al (Plugshare, Seattle City Light)

Lessons from EV patents

This article discusses a presentation by members of the European Patent Office at EVS29 in Montreal Canada, June 22, on intellectual property showing the future of electric vehicles.

Big push for simplification and elimination of EV power electronics

Attention is turning to integration of extra power electronic units and regeneration modules.

Webinar Tuesday 5 July - Lithium-ion Batteries

IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 5 July 2016 titled Lithium-ion Batteries: Disrupting the Energy Sector or Being Disrupted From Within?

DCS Shows Their Customized Lamination Machine for RFID

Video interview with Dorey Converting Systems (DCS) at the IDTechEx Show! (27-28 April, 2016 | Berlin, Germany).

Reusable electric powertrain

Ecotuned Automobile specializes in electric conversion of pickups with the first reusable powertrain system in the world.

Self-driving, 3D-printed smart bus hits the streets

Local Motors has introduced the first self-driving vehicle to integrate the advanced cognitive computing capabilities of IBM Watson.

Could wearable biosensors become part of drug rehab programs?

There is merit in looking at the use of wearable biosensors to detect whether opioid users stay focused on their rehabilitation programs.