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Renewable Energy Technologies for High Temperature Cement Kilns

To decarbonize cement production, fossil fuel combustion must be replaced with renewable methods of generating high temperature heat. In this premium article, IDTechEx explores kiln electrification or concentrated solar power technologies for decarbonized cement production.

Navigating the Complex Landscape of Lithium Extraction Technologies

As global lithium demand increases and regulatory landscapes shift, DLE's (direct lithium extraction) role in the evolving battery supply chain merits closer examination. IDTechEx predicts DLE to disrupt the brine mining market, with a CAGR (compound growth rate) of 19.6%, making it the fastest-growing segment in the industry.

Epicore Biosystems

Epicore Biosystems has developed a wearable hydration monitoring patch for applications in sport and industrial health and safety.

Thin, Micropower Batteries: Growing Interest as Sustainable Solutions

IDTechEx's report includes details on thin, flexible batteries for micro-power applications, and the gradual move towards sustainable alternatives.

Cenex Expo 2024

IDTechEx attended the Cenex Expo 2024 at Millbrook on 4th-5th September. This year's expo focused on showcasing the latest advancements in electric vehicle technologies, autonomous driving regulations, clean energy solutions, and smart transportation systems. Key topics discussed included sustainability, vehicle electrification, battery technologies, the commercialization of autonomous vehicles, and how policies and innovation can drive the future of clean transport. Around 200 exhibitors participated, mainly from the electrification supply chain, hydrogen fuel cells, and electric vehicle components sectors, including Toyota, Mercedes Commercial Vehicles, Nuvera Fuel Cells, HVS, and Ford. About 20 exhibitors focused on advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), roboshuttles, autonomous buses, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), and ADAS simulation. Despite the smaller number of exhibitors in this field, government-related stands, such as Innovate UK, provided valuable information.

Coolbrook

Finland-based Coolbrook has developed rotodynamic heating technology for fully electric, high temperature heat generation. IDTechEx Technology Analysts Eve Pope and Thomas Bithell spoke with Chief Commercial Officer Lauri Peltola.

Why LAX, LAS, and LHR Should Invest in LH2

IDTechEx predicts the hydrogen airplane market will grow to US$28.4 billion, but only with strategic airport investment.

Aston Martin

Aston Martin had ambitious goals of being an electric-only brand by 2030. It has recently gone back on this target. The following profile focusses on Aston Martin's electrification strategy and performance so far.

Upcoming Webinar: Can Hydrogen Reignite the Combustion Engine?

Thursday 3 October 2024 - Overview of H2ICE in relation to other drivetrains; Key drivers and motivators to adoption; Industry landscape including key players in the space; Regulatory landscape; Key sectors with H2ICE appeal; NOx emissions and mitigation strategies; Economic considerations (cost of hydrogen); Range and fuel consumption comparisons; Onboard storage requirements; TCO overview; Market outlook until 2045

The Rise of Critical Material Recovery in Automotive Recycling

With over 100 million electric vehicles (EVs) expected to reach end-of-life over the next two decades, IDTechEx's latest report predicts that the value of critical materials recovered annually by 2045 will surpass US$100B.

Join the IDTechEx Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Technology Briefing

IDTechEx are delighted to be offering the opportunity to connect with our energy and decarbonization experts in person at the free-to-attend 'IDTechEx Hydrogen and Carbon Capture Technology Briefing' in Hamburg, Germany on 22nd October 2024.

60 Second Insights: The Brain Computer Interface Market

The brain-computer interface market will surpass US$1.6B in 2045. With invasive devices set to disrupt the market in the future, what challenges lie ahead for this evolving industry?

Lithium Harvest

Lithium Harvest has developed a technology to produce battery-grade lithium chemicals from oilfield wastewater. IDTechEx spoke to Paw Juul, the Co-founder and CTO of Lithium Harvest, and the profile is based on the interview in August 2024.

Shenzhen Dynanonic

Shenzhen Dynanonic are a Chinese producer of LFP cathode active material (CAM).

Fortum (Battery Recycling)

Fortum is a Nordic electricity, heating, and energy provider that also offers clean-energy and resource efficiency-related services, including demolition and recycling. The company is also responsible for Li-ion battery recycling. IDTechEx caught up with the company at The Battery Recycling Conference & Expo 2024.

Wright Electric: High Energy Density Batteries for Aviation

Wright Electric is a start-up working on high energy density aluminum air batteries and high power density motors for electrically propelled aerospace applications. This profile provides an overview of its key technologies.

Emerging Leather Alternatives - Mushrooms, Microbial and Lab Grown

IDTechEx explores the incumbent leather market and the motivations behind these emerging alternatives

Amazon AWS: Data Centers

IDTechEx spoke to an employee from Amazon AWS, discussing their strategy for data center business.

Upcoming Webinar on Emerging CO2 Utilization Applications

Tuesday 1 October 2024 - How Profitable, Emerging CO2 Utilization Applications Can Accelerate CCUS Deployment. ; Overview of CO2 utilization pathways and products; Discussion of scale, TRL (technology readiness level), and profitability for promising CO2 technologies; Analysis of additional revenue streams from CO2 utilization applications - including waste disposal fees, carbon credits, and 45Q tax credits; Key considerations for CO2 utilization market growth

Ballard Power Systems

Ballard Power Systems (Ballard) is a Canada-based proton exchange membrane (PEM) technology manufacturer. The company was founded in 1979 and has acting subsidiaries and offices in Canada, Europe, the USA and China. Ballard currently targets both the automotive and stationary power generation sectors.