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Post-PFAS Refrigerants for EVs to Exceed 14 million kg by 2036

The automotive market is more than familiar with regulatory changes impacting its business. Automotive refrigerants have been targeted previously, but PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are becoming a greater concern and look to be the next target for regulatory change. There are different approaches to replacing the incumbent R1234yf with PFAS-free alternatives, but each has its own trade-offs. This article covers the most promising alternatives.

Hanon Systems: R744 and R290

Hanon Systems has developed R744 and R290 components for automotive applications. IDTechEx spoke to Hanon to learn more about its products and which approach it thinks will be more promising.

QuantumScape: Developing the Future of Solid-State

QuantumScape is a major player in the solid-state battery space and developer of lithium metal batteries.

Automotive Haptics to Be a Multibillion-Dollar Market by 2035

In 2024, the largest market for haptics is in smartphones, but as the smartphone market stagnates, the industry is looking towards automotive interiors as the major opportunity for the next decade.

Volkswagen AG: SSP and Electrification

Volkswagen Group is one of the largest producers of vehicles in the world. It sells passenger vehicles through its various brands (including VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat, Cupra, and Porsche). In 2023, it sold over 770,000 BEVs globally, mostly based on its MEB platform. This profile assesses VW Group's electrification efforts so far, as well as its plans to move to a unified SSP architecture and its performance in light of the European Union's CO2 regulations.