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NanoXplore

NanoXplore is a producer of graphene nanoplatelets with the largest global capacity. IDTechEx caught up with Dr Soroush Nazarpour (CEO).

Software-Defined Vehicles Drive Next-Gen Auto Architectures

The automotive industry is undergoing a foundational shift toward Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), where vehicle functionality, user experience, and monetization opportunities are governed increasingly by software rather than hardware. This evolution, captured comprehensively in the latest IDTechEx report, "Software-Defined Vehicles, Connected Cars, and AI in Cars 2026-2036: Markets, Trends, and Forecasts", highlights how central compute and zonal platforms will redefine automotive competition, generating an estimated US$755 billion in hardware revenue by 2029.

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.

Advancing ADAS Systems and Levelling Up Autonomy

Automation levels from 1 to 5 can be seen in almost all types of vehicles manufactured today. This article explores the primary shifts happening between levels 2 and 3, and the automation landscape globally.

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.

The Rise of Collaborative Robots: Technical and Commercial Insights

Collaborative robots (cobots), driven by AI, machine vision, and modular designs, are revolutionizing smart factories by enhancing human-robot collaboration, achieving 95%+ accuracy in tasks, and targeting a US$29.8 billion market by 2035.

PFINDER KG: ArcelorMittal collaboration for EV anti-corrosion coatings

PFINDER KG and ArcelorMittal have collaborated to produce a combination of corrosion protection coatings for EV batteries.

China Pushes Ahead in Battery Technology Race

This article discusses battery innovations in China and the role next-generation battery technologies play in improving battery performance and in enabling Europe and North America to build competitive battery industries.

China's L2+ ADAS Market Surges as Full-Stack Solutions Dominate

China's L2+ ADAS market is accelerating, led by cost-effective full-stack solutions and domestic innovation. IDTechEx projects the market to reach US$20 billion by the 2040's as local players outpace global rivals.