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Software-Defined Vehicles, Connected Cars, and AI in Cars 2026-2036

Software-Defined Vehicles, Connected Cars, and AI in Cars 2026-2036: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts

MEMSIC

MEMSIC Semiconductor Co., Ltd. is a Chinese manufacturer of Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS). Founded in 1999 in Tianjin, China, MEMSIC has a wide range of products but of particular uniqueness are its thermal accelerometers, which utilize thermo-mechanical convection rather than traditional capacitive approaches.

Advancing ADAS Systems and Levelling Up Autonomy

Automation levels from 1 to 5 can be seen in almost all types of vehicles manufactured today. This article explores the primary shifts happening between levels 2 and 3, and the automation landscape globally.

Upcoming Webinar on The Future of MEMS Gyroscopes

Webinar: The Future of MEMS Gyroscopes Presenter: Mika Takahashi, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Date: Thursday 24th July 2025 Choose your preferred time zone - the webinar runs three times during the day.

Three Extraction Technologies Enabling High Value Lignin Applications

Lignin, once largely burned for energy, is now being explored as a valuable input for a wide range of green applications. In this article, IDTechEx provides insight into three lignin extraction technologies enabling new applications. All are approaching commercialization.

Norled: Liquid Hydrogen Ferry

Norled AS is one of Norway's largest ferry and express boat operators. The company has commissioned the world's first ferry running on liquid hydrogen with a hybrid fuel cell and battery propulsion system.

Brand New Report: Additives for Li-ion Batteries & PFAS-Free Batteries

The new independent IDTechEx report, "Additives for Li-ion Batteries and PFAS-Free Batteries 2026-2036" offers an in-depth analysis of the evolving market for binders, conductive additives, and electrolyte additives. It examines the impact of PFAS regulation, new production methods, and silicon anodes, with 10-year forecasts projecting the market to exceed US$18 billion by 2036.

Google Purchases 200MW of Fusion Power from US$2 Billion Startup

In this article, IDTechEx analyzes the potential of fusion energy in powering future data centers, motivated by the recent announcement that Google has agreed to purchase 200MW of fusion power from a prominent startup in the early 2030s.

Composite Materials in Green Energy: Enabling Technologies and Address

Composite materials are increasingly being used to innovate green energy technologies, from advancing wind turbine blades, to enabling lighter and more efficient electric vehicles. In this article, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Maia Benstead explores the key sustainability trends driving the uptake of fiber reinforced polymer composites across a range of clean energy sectors.

Syensqo: Addibond technology

IDTechEx attended a presentation given by Syensqo titled 'Enhancing Paint Adhesion: Sustainable Solutions for Metal Surface Treatment'.

Humanoid Robots: Players, Technical Overview and Outlook

In this video, IDTechEx analyst Yulin Wang talks you through the state-of-play of humanoid robots.

Capso

Capso Technologies is a Canadian carbon capture technology provider, with decades of development in China and a focus on dry ice formation and high purity carbon dioxide. IDTechEx analyst Eve Pope spoke with marketing associate Stephen Wong at the Carbon Capture Technology Expo North America in 2025.

ZF: SELECT Drive Unit

ZF is a leading tier 1 supplier providing solutions to passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology. IDTechEx attended a presentation from ZF that covered the technology innovations, with a primary focus on thermal management, for its latest eDrive platform, called SELECT.

Innovation and Investments for Decarbonization Materials

Metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for carbon capture, green hydrogen, and sustainable composites for wind energy are all technologies and materials contributing to decarbonization processes. This article covers some of the developments being made within these industries.

Graphenea

Graphenea supplies CVD graphene wafers and graphene oxide (GO) materials for industrial applications through a spin out Kivoro. IDTechEx spoke with CEO Jesus de la Fuente.

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).

Primo1D

Founded in 2013 in Grenoble as a CEA-Leti spin-off, Primo1D embeds passive UHF RFID chips in its patented E-Thread™ yarn, giving garments, work-wear and other textiles an invisible, durable digital ID; CEO Boris Vigaud outlined the roadmap in a recent IDTechEx interview.

Emerging Extraction Technologies for Under-Radar Oil and Gas Reserves

One solution to growing economic uncertainty, energy price increases, and fuel uncertainty may be turning towards oil and gas reserves that have previously been untapped. This article covers technologies including carbon dioxide enhanced oil recovery and gas separation membranes.

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

Data Centers, AI, and Efficiency - IDTechEx Covers Memory and Storage

There is an increasing need for efficient and scalable storage, necessary to keep up with the increasing demands of data storage that is becoming more prevalent each year. This article covers developments and demand for data centers, AI, and edge computing.