Background
27 May 2025

Ionic Materials
Ionic Materials, a Massachusetts-based startup founded in 2012, emerged as a promising innovator in the field of solid-state battery technology. The company focused on developing solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) and advanced materials for lithium-ion batteries. Despite its technological breakthroughs and significant industry partnerships, Ionic Materials ceased operations in mid-2024 due to financial difficulties and the competitive nature of the advanced battery sector.
14 Apr 2025

EU Weakens Key Sustainable Plastics Goal for Automakers
The EU has revised its End-of-Life Vehicles (ELV) Directive, lowering recycled plastic targets from 25% to 20% due to supply chain limitations, while maintaining stricter rules on recyclability, producer responsibility, and vehicle exports. IDTechEx forecasts that automakers will still face major hurdles, including limited material availability, high costs, and fragmented supply chains, in meeting these goals by 2035.
Update interview
19 Mar 2025

Toyota
Toyota is an important player in the area of solid-state batteries and this profile provides the latest updates on its work in this space.
5 Mar 2025

Electric Light Commercial Vehicles: Emission-Free Zones Transportation
By 2035, the EU plans to impose a ban on all cars and vans that produce emissions, with the UK potentially bringing this date forward to 2030. There are nearly 30 low or emission-free zones across 18 European countries, meaning there is lots of incentive for electrification. In some cities, such as London, there is a charge for driving through emission-free zones, meaning eLCVs may become increasingly necessary.
Background
8 Jan 2025

Eaton Corporation: Commercial and Industrial Batteries
Eaton is a global power management company founded in 1911, offering products and services in the electrical, aerospace and mobility sectors.
Innovation Map
12 Dec 2024

Key eLCV Manufacturers in Global Markets
Innovation map of key eLCV manufacturers in global markets.
6 Dec 2024

Magnetic Materials That Could Replace Rare Earths in EV Motors
Many will be aware of the concerns around rare earth materials, such as price volatility and environmental impact. One way to alleviate concerns is by adopting magnetic materials that do not contain rare earths. Based on IDTechEx's latest research report on "Electric Motors for Electric Vehicles 2025-2035: Technologies, Materials, Markets, and Forecasts", this article will cover some of the most promising alternatives and their trade-offs.