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Future Technologies, Materials, and Markets for Thermal Management

The battery deservedly takes the major focus when it comes to technology development in EVs. But an EV's powertrain has to act holistically to operate with optimal performance and interact with the passenger cabin's conditioning system. This means that the thermal management of the motors, power electronics, and how this all interacts is just as important as the battery.

Qualcomm: Unlocking Software-Defined Vehicles

This is a full company profile on Qualcomm Technologies. IDTechEx Technology Analyst James Falkiner attended IAA Mobility (also known as the Munich Motorshow) where he had a discussion with Qualcomm's Hans Christian Thiel. IDTechEx also attended a talk by Qualcomm's CEO, Cristiano Amon, where he discussed software-defined vehicles (SDV).

Nexa3D Acquires Essentium/XYZPrinting

Nexa3D is an American manufacturer of 3D printers. This update discusses its most recent acquisitions of XYZPrinting's SLS portfolio and Essentium.

Evolution of the Automotive Industry and Electrification Beyond Cars

2023 has proven another momentous year for the electric vehicle (EV) market. 2022 saw electric car sales rise by 62% compared with 2021, and IDTechEx estimates that 2023 will see global sales rise by another 16%. But what can we expect for the future of EVs? In this article, Dr James Edmondson and Shazan Siddiqi from IDTechEx discuss what can be learned about the future of electrification, not only for vehicles on land, but also for marine sectors and aerial vehicles.

Battery Technology Across Diverse Vehicle Segments

The electrification of cars has undeniably been at the forefront of the transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) and the growth in demand for Li-ion batteries, but the electric revolution extends far beyond passenger cars. Huge opportunities exist in other transport applications, which play a vital role in ongoing decarbonization efforts.

Von Holzhausen

Von Holzhausen are a major player in the plant-based leather alternatives industry based in California, USA. IDTechEx spoke to Emma Reynolds, who is the company's UK Sales Director.

Rising Star: Commercial Advancements & Developments of SSB

The announcement claimed by Toyota that it had a "technological breakthrough" to resolve durability issues and "a solution for materials" for a solid-state battery (SSB) powering EVs in July 2023 has triggered another wave of interest in SSBs, in addition to the continuous efforts from companies such as BMW, CATL, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, LG, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Panasonic, Samsung, Volkswagen, etc.

JPMorgan Mobility Payments Solutions: In-Vehicle Payments

IDTechEx Technology Analyst James Falkiner recently attended IAA Mobility 2023 (also known as the Munich Motorshow) and spoke with Raja Kuppuswamy, JPMorgan's Head of Products for Mobility Payments. They discussed the future of connected vehicles, in-vehicle car payments, and JPMorgan's role in providing safe and secure payment solutions in vehicles.

Electrification Outside Automotive: A Trillion Dollar Market

The automotive sector is rapidly electrifying, with electric car sales totaling over 5.8 million units in the first half of 2023 across China, Europe, and the US. While automotive electrification is at the forefront of the public eye, other vehicle sectors also present huge opportunities, with IDTechEx predicting the global market of electric vehicles for land, sea, and air to be worth over US$1 trillion in 2044 (excl. automotive).

Neurocat

IDTechEx met Neurocat at OSS.5 2023. It offers data processing services for OEMs developing autonomous and assisted driving technologies.

Virtual Reality in Your Vehicle - Cars That Can Meet You For Coffee

Flying cars might not yet be mainstream, but as developments in the electric and autonomous vehicle industries are making progress globally, the future of driving is set to look very different.

Varjo

Varjo is a Finnish-headquartered producer of extended reality headsets and software solutions, primarily for high-end enterprise applications. Its flagship XR-3 headset has extremely strong passthrough mixed reality capabilities.

Second Life Lithium

Second Life Lithium is a wholesale distributor of reusable Li-ion batteries harvested from various sources. IDTechEx caught up with the company at The Battery Show North America 2023.