Full profile interview
19 Sep 2022

Bold: Next-Generation Battery Technologies
Bold has a background in high-performance electrified applications, such as Formula 1 and road-going hypercars. It now makes its own modules and packs using next-generation cell technologies to provide leading power and energy density performance.
Full profile interview
9 Mar 2022

FUCHS: Dielectric Immersion Fluids for EVs
FUCHS are a global supplier of lubrication solutions. IDTechEx spoke to FUCHS to learn more about their dielectric fluids for immersion cooling EV battery packs.
Update
19 Mar 2021

Lucid Motors
Lucid Motors is getting closer to the release of the 'Lucid Air' - a 924V premium sedan with impressive custom-built components.
Full profile interview
10 Mar 2021

Magnax
Magnax is a leader in yokeless axial-flux motor development with an innovative design that can achieve power densities of up to 4x and 2x more than radial and yoked axial flux motors, respectively and a peak efficiency comparable with state-of-the-art radial flux PM motors. IDTechEx caught up with CCO and cofounder Daan Moreels about the company's exciting plans to enter production.
Background
14 Aug 2020

Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.
Lamborghini has had great success in recent years with the Urus. Recently, they announced their first production hybrid and most powerful car.
Update
29 Jun 2020

McLaren Insolvency?
The automotive market as a whole is struggling with the COVID-19 situation. McLaren recently announced without backing from the British government that it could be in insolvency by mid-July 2020.
Update
26 Jun 2020

Lightyear: A Year Since the Reveal
Lightyear is getting closer to the release of the Lightyear One. This article reveals the milestones of the company in the year since the reveal.
Full profile interview
24 Jun 2020

Lotus
Lotus is a significant historic British car manufacturer. Lotus has experienced a troubled financial past, but the purchase by Geely has looked to rejuvenate the brand with a focus on electrification.
Full profile interview
1 May 2020

McLaren Automotive
McLaren Automotive manufacture some of the best sportscars and supercars in the world. However, their approach to hybrid and fully electric cars has been slower than some competitors.
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Full profile interview: SWOT
19 Mar 2020

Aston Martin
2 Jan 2020

Making Beyond Visual Line of Sight Drone Operations Commonplace
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has published its first guide aimed at supporting the industry to make unmanned aircraft (drone) flights beyond the visual line of sight of the operator an everyday occurrence. This would significantly change how unmanned aircraft are used in the UK.
Update interview
5 Dec 2019

Visit to Lightyear Solar Cars Netherlands 4.12.19
We attended the impressive launch of the Lightyear One solar family car in June.
12 Nov 2019

Electric Air Taxi Cabable of Carrying 250kg
Vertical Aerospace has revealed flight footage of an electric vertical take off and landing aircraft capable of carrying loads of up to 250kg - the first company in the world to do so.
External press release
12 Feb 2019

New hub launched to increase electrification in UK manufacturing
A new Hub, led by the University of Sheffield, is combining expertise in electrical machines and manufacturing for the first time, aiming to put the UK at the forefront of an electrification revolution.
Event summary
6 Dec 2018

Learnings from Battery & Energy Day Two
The event Battery & Energy Dec 4-5 Coventry University ended with a second day of presentations and discussion panels.
29 Oct 2018

McLaren Speedtail unites art, technology and velocity
McLaren Automotive has revealed the McLaren Speedtail. The Speedtail can achieve the highest maximum speed of any McLaren to date, reaching 403 km/h (250mph). Just 106 will be created and all are already reserved, at a price of from £1.75million plus taxes.
10 Sep 2018

Science behind world's lightest graphene watch revealed
In January 2017 the world's lightest mechanical chronograph watch was unveiled in Geneva, Switzerland, showcasing innovative composite development by using graphene. Now the research behind the project has been published.
17 Jul 2018

McLaren £1.2bn plan to go 100% hybrid by 2025
McLaren Automotive has announced its ambitious, wide-ranging business plan that will take the company to its fifteenth anniversary. McLaren is committed to ensuring that its sportscar and supercar range will be hybrid within seven years.
21 Feb 2018

Printed Electronics Europe: Where Suppliers Meet End Users
An estimated 2,500 people will attend Printed Electronics Europe, part of the world's largest series of events on printed, flexible and hybrid electronics, which will be held on 11-12 April at the Estrel Convention Center in Berlin.
6 Oct 2017

McLaren Applied Technologies reveals Invincible Shield
Introducing Project Invincible, the latest innovative personalised healthcare solution made from materials that will be used in next season's Formula 1 car.