10 Nov 2023

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.
6 Nov 2023

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).
18 Oct 2023

Empowering the Future: The Progress of Solid-State Battery Technology
In the ever-evolving energy storage landscape, the advent of solid-state batteries (SSBs) is leading to a new era of possibilities. As the demand for higher performance and safer energy storage solutions grows, SSBs have emerged as a frontrunner in the race for next-generation battery technology.
Background
3 Oct 2023

e-Zinc
e-Zinc are a Canadian start-up developing rechargeable zinc-air batteries for stationary energy storage applications.
29 Sep 2023

Join Our Upcoming Webinar on Solid-State Batteries
Wednesday 11 October 2023 - Solid-State Batteries - Technologies, Challenges, Breakthroughs, and Beyond: Solid-state battery definition and fundamental concept; Value propositions; Potential for enhanced safety, energy density and performance; Technology types, challenges, improvements; Application and commercialization
Innovation Map
5 Sep 2023

Mobile Robotics in Logistics, Warehousing and Delivery: Funding Trends
Innovation roadmap for the funding trends of mobile robotics in logistics, warehousing and delivery.
Update interview
29 Aug 2023

PreAct Technologies: Software-Defined Sensors
In this update interview, Paul Drysch, the CEO of PreAct Technologies, discusses PreAct's software-defined sensors, vehicle connectivity, AI, OEM integration, and the future of PreAct Technologies.
22 Aug 2023

EVs to Dominate Aerogel Applications by 2025
Aerogels have experienced steady market growth historically, reaching a market of just under US$450 million in 2022. Progress has been somewhat slower than some would expect; this has largely been due to competition with lower-cost incumbent insulation materials.
15 Aug 2023

Bridging the Gap: Storage & Distribution in the Hydrogen Value Chain
In recent years, interest and activity in the hydrogen sector have accelerated, driven by governments recognizing hydrogen's role in the energy transition and companies worldwide capitalizing on emerging market opportunities through the supply of services, products, technologies, and projects.
Full profile interview: SWOT
31 Jul 2023

Recogni — Neural Network Accelerated Autonomous Car Computing
Full profile interview
19 Jul 2023

Relectrify
Relectrify are an Autralian company commercialising their combined BMS+inverter system.
Full profile interview
12 Jul 2023

Preferred Computational Chemistry (PFCC)/Matlantis
Preferred Computational Chemistry (PFCC) is a joint venture between Preferred Networks and ENEOS. Its Matlantis platform uses deep learning to provide universal atomistic simulation at high speed. The Japanese-headquartered operation is expanding into new markets, starting with the USA.
Full profile interview
13 Jun 2023

Zoox: Autonomous Vehicle Testing and Bespoke Robotaxi
Zoox has been testing autonomous technologies in California for a number of years. It is one of few to pursue a vision of a bespoke robotaxi vehicle. However, this gives extra complications around certification and homologation. IDTechEx spoke to Zoox at CES 2023 where these matters were discussed.
Full profile interview
2 Jun 2023

Bosch
Bosch is a leading tier-one supplier of the automotive industry and is a pioneer of technologies for advanced driver assistance features. Bosch has been working on a LiDAR sensor for some years now. IDTechEx spoke to a Bosch representative (who asked not to be named) at CES 2023 where it learnt about Bosch's LiDAR.
Update interview
1 Jun 2023

Sharp
Sharp develops perovskite solar cell technologies and this profile introduces its progress in perovskite PV commercialization.