20 Nov 2024

Autonomous Vehicle Industries Now and in 10 Years
Over the past couple of years, IDTechEx has reported on the emergence of commercial robotaxi services but has always needed to caveat this with the fact that they have been heavily restricted. Well, in 2024, the shackles are coming off, and the industry is getting ready for take-off.
Background
20 Nov 2024

Seoyon E-Hwa
Seoyon E-Hwa is a global supplier of automotive interior and exterior components, focusing on lightweight and high-quality materials to improve vehicle efficiency and sustainability. The company specializes in eco-friendly designs, integrating recycled and bio-based materials to meet the industry's environmental standards while enhancing vehicle aesthetics and performance.
18 Nov 2024

Thermal Management: TIM, Data Centers, EV Power Electronics
In this article, IDTechEx will summarize the main trends of thermal management in the data center and EV power electronics industries, as well as the recent developments of thermal interface materials used.
12 Nov 2024

Bidirectional EVs Will Become Grid Assets
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to reshape the automotive landscape, the integration of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology offers transformative potential for both the energy grid and vehicle owners.
7 Nov 2024

Battery Material Shifts in the Li-ion Market
IDTechEx forecasts the global Li-ion market to reach over US$400 billion by 2035. This article explores the key material trends shaping the Li-ion battery market, particularly the rise of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and shifts in graphite material.
Background
29 Oct 2024

Kia: Bio-PU
Kia Corporation, headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a globally recognized automotive manufacturer and a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Company. With the introduction of the new EV9, Kia intends to eliminate the use of animal leather in all upcoming models. Instead, the company will utilize Bio-PU (bio-polyurethane), sourced from natural materials like corn and eucalyptus, as a substitute for leather and PVC (poly vinyl chloride).
Full profile interview
28 Oct 2024

Smartville
Smartville Inc. (Smartville) is based in California, US, and was founded in 2019. The company repurposes retired electric vehicle (EV) batteries for second-life stationary battery storage applications.
Background
25 Oct 2024

SES AI
SES AI is a Boston-based startup that uses machine learning methods to develop its composite Li-metal batteries.
Full profile interview
11 Oct 2024

Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota was the largest car manufacturer by sales in 2023, with over 10 million vehicles sold. It was an early leader in hybrid technology, however it has been more cautious in its adoption of fully electric technologies. This IDTechEx profile focuses on Toyota's latest plans to decarbonize its vehicles.
Background
7 Oct 2024

Hyundai HTWO
HTWO is Hyundai Motor Group's brand for products and services in the hydrogen value chain. In 2024, Hyundai has expanded the scope of the brand from just fuel cells and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to include hydrogen production, storage, distribution, and non-automotive applications. IDTechEx attended Hyundai's presentation at Hydrogen Technology Expo North America and asked some follow-up questions from the speaker, Falko Berg.
26 Sep 2024

Global Progress and Challenges for Autonomous Buses and Roboshuttles
The commercialization progress of autonomous buses and roboshuttles has been slow, falling short of industry expectations. IDTechEx predicts that over the next decade, autonomous buses and roboshuttles will need to demonstrate their commercial viability to continue attracting investment and garner government backing for market development and policy endorsement.
20 Sep 2024

Haptics Technology Market to Grow to US$7.1B by 2035
The capabilities of haptic feedback technologies have grown far beyond adding rumble to game controllers or silent notifications to cellphones. Market growth is expected to be chiefly driven by the growing adoption of haptics in non-traditional markets, particularly vehicle interiors.
Full profile interview
27 Aug 2024

Great Wall Motor
This IDTechEx profile focuses on Great Wall Motor's technologies and strategies in electrification and ADAS, for passenger and commercial vehicles.