Electric vehicles

This premium article will compare Li-ion cathode materials with a focus on next-generation and advanced Li-ion cathode active materials (CAM).

Thursday 25 April 2024 - Hydrogen and Solar Charged Electric Vehicles: Navigating the EV Transition with Constrained Electrical Grids - Introduction to the need for off-grid charging; Overview of the main charging options; Relative advantages for each solution, and likely end-use sectors; Market outlook

Planet Electric is a startup which is manufacturing four-wheeled cargo electric vehicles (EVs), with a solution relying on light-weighting technology with composite materials for its chassis, body, and the cargo box.

When it comes to transport, safety is of the utmost importance, and due to the exponentially increasing demand in the electric vehicle market, the awareness of thermal runaway and potential fires from batteries is increasing simultaneously. IDTechEx's report "Fire Protection Materials for EV Batteries 2024-2034: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts" explores different battery technologies and fire-resistant materials as emerging options for dealing with the risks.

IDTechEx attended the EV/HEV Thermal Management event in Berlin, Germany from March 21st to March 23rd, 2024. This premium article provides key takeaways from the event.

This premium article discusses batteries for mining electric vehicles, in particular suppliers and examples.

Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft come in various configurations, each with distinct pros and cons. Each architecture offers trade-offs between manoeuvrability, efficiency, range, and noise levels, necessitating careful consideration based on specific mission requirements and operational environments. This premium article provides an analysis of the different architectures and includes OEM examples.

Wednesday 1 May 2024 - Unlocking the Skies: The Promise of eVTOLs and Urban Air Mobility - Introduction to urban air mobility and air taxi services; The different eVTOL aircraft design architectures; Key enabling technologies: batteries / motors / charging infra / composite materials; Market landscape and ongoing projects; Overview of IDTechEx's 20-year outlook for the eVTOL market

Air is a developer of eVTOLs (electric vertical take-off and landing) for the consumer market based in Israel. The company's two-seater eVTOL model, called the Air One, has performed numerous rounds of full-scale, full weight flight tests, including hover-to-cruise and cruise-to-hover transitions. The company has garnered over 1200 customer preorders.

This premium article presents some of the key learnings and discussion points from the 2024 InterBattery Korea conference and exhibition.

As autonomous driving continues to revolutionize the automotive industry, sensor technologies have undergone unprecedented advancements. One innovation standing out is Light Detection and Ranging (Lidar). Utilizing laser light to measure distances and create precise 3D maps of surroundings, Lidar has emerged as a game-changer in perception capabilities, especially for the automotive industry.

In this premium article, IDTechEx provides an overview of the technology opportunities and market outlook for printed temperature sensors.

As the surge in electrification of vehicles continues, concerns about grid capacity are becoming increasingly acute. To enable electric vehicle (EV) charging in grid constrained or off-grid situations, novel solutions are being developed. This premium article discusses solar canopies from a technical perspective and covers some of the key players in this fast growing market.

Wednesday 24 April 2024 - What is quantum computing, and what is the state of the industry? How has the industry changed in the last 12 months? How do scalability challenges vary between quantum computing modalities? Which trends can be expected in the quantum computing market in 2024 and beyond? When are some key inflection points anticipated for commercial value creation?

Electric vehicles are no longer a niche oddity but fully mainstream, with many automotive manufacturers announcing targets to phase out ICE construction in favor of BEVs (battery electric vehicles). Passenger cars are not the only sectors where electrification is taking off. Medium and heavy-duty haulage, construction, agriculture, and mining are all under pressure to reduce transport-related greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and going electric is an increasingly attractive solution.

IDTechEx spoke to Shinsung C&T at H2 & FC Expo, Smart Energy Week 2024 to learn more about its fire protection materials for electric vehicle (EV) battery and water electrolyzer applications.

Zoomlion is a Chinese manufacturer of vehicles for the construction and mining industry. This profile will cover Zoomlion's production of electric mining vehicles.

IDTechEx Research, a trusted provider of independent market intelligence, announces the availability of a new global Thermal Management for EV Power Electronics market report, "Thermal Management for EV Power Electronics 2024-2034: Forecasts, Technologies, Markets, and Trends".

The Automotive ePowertrain conference is a two day event in Berlin collocated with the EV/HEV Thermal Management conference. This premium article will focus on the information IDTechEx learned from the ePowertrain conference which focussed on motors, power electronics, and other powertrain components and design.

This premium article explores battery technologies for mining electric vehicles (EV).