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BMW

BMW has demonstrated success with its first electric car, the i3 with strong sales since 2013. BMW have announced plans for 25 electrified models by 2023, showing a strong push towards electrification.

Mercedes-AMG Electric Exhaust Gas Turbocharger

Mercedes-AMG is pressing ahead with electrification through innovative developments and as part of this is also benefiting from motorsport know-how. The latest achievement which is already in the final stages of development is the electric exhaust gas turbocharger, which in future will be used for the first time in a series production model from Affalterbach.

Researchers Advance Fuel Cell Technology

Researchers have made a key advance in solid oxide fuel cells that could make the highly energy-efficient and low-polluting technology a more viable alternative to gasoline combustion engines for powering cars.

'Mole-bot' Optimized for Underground and Space Exploration​

Mole-bot, a drilling biomimetic robot boasts a stout scapula, a waist inclinable on all sides, and powerful forelimbs. Most of all, the powerful torque from the expandable drilling bit mimicking the chiseling ability of a mole's front teeth highlights the best feature of the drilling robot.

Synthetic Red Blood Cells Mimic Natural Ones, Have New Abilities

Scientists have tried to develop synthetic red blood cells that mimic the favorable properties of natural ones, such as flexibility, oxygen transport and long circulation times. Now, researchers have made synthetic red blood cells that have all of the cells' natural abilities, plus a few new ones.

Vegalab

Vegalab is company based in Switzerland that produces a range of natural products for use as agricultural inputs, including biopesticides and biostimulants. In June 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with David Selakovic, founder and CEO of Vegalab.

Model Analysis: Electric Cars in China, US and Europe

This article provides an overview of the top-selling plug-in electric car models in the three largest auto markets: China, the US and Europe.

Aqua Metrology Systems

AMS specialises in sensors which detect a range of contaminants in wastewater, both in municipal and industrial applications.

Azotic Technologies

Azotic Technologies is a British start-up developing crop treatments based on nitrogen fixing bacteria. By using these bacteria as a biostimulant, farmers can increase their yields and reduce the need for environmentally damaging chemical fertilizers. In June 2020, IDTechEx Analyst Dr Michael Dent spoke with Steve Pearson, Commercial Director at Azotic Technologies

Additive Industries

Additive Industries produce and commercialise additive manufacturing solutions for the 3D printing of metals. The company's product, MetalFAB1, can build large parts with one or more metal materials using a powder bed fusion method.

Seat Launches Three New Electric Scooters

SEAT is offering new mobility solutions which meet the needs of cities and its residents and commuters, launching three electric urban mobility vehicles: the series production of the SEAT MÓ eScooter125 (electric motorcycle) and the SEAT MÓ eKickScooter65 and eKickScooter25 (electric scooter).

Fuel Cells and Electrolysers 3D Printing: New Approach

Fuel cells able to convert hydrogen into electricity are called to play an important role in the energy transition towards a future with zero-emissions.

CRISPR Technology Could Democratise Agriculture

Humans have been manipulating the DNA of the organisms around us in agriculture for thousands of years, using selective breeding to create sweeter fruit, hardier grains, cows that produce more milk, and many more valuable traits.

Water Vapour in the Atmosphere a Prime Renewable Energy Source

The search for renewable energy sources, which include wind, solar, hydroelectric dams, geothermal, and biomass, has preoccupied scientists and policymakers alike, due to their enormous potential in the fight against climate change. A new study finds that water vapor in the atmosphere may serve as a potential renewable energy source in the future.

BeAM Machines

BeAM's Directed Energy Deposition (DED) technology is used for repairing components, adding features to existing parts and building near net shape parts with minimal post processing.

Enapter

Enapter is a German company, producing alkaline electrolyzers for residential application.

What Happened to Magic Leap?

Magic Leap laid off 1000 employees in April 2020, and has switched to a enterprise market rather than a consumer market. Why?

Biogel for Soft Electronics Developed

Researchers introduce an elastic material made out of a non-polluting mix of gelatin and other edible ingredients. What is so special about the new bio-gel? It is elastic, flexible and easy to bend as well as sufficiently stable, allowing it to be combined with electronic components. This discovery forges new paths in the development of soft robotics.

Flexible Hybrid Electronics: Strategies to Enable Cheaper Substrates

Picture a flexible circuit board (FPCB) and you will almost inevitably visualise a sheet of orange/brown plastic, probably with a few copper traces and maybe some soldered components on it. This plastic is PI (polyimide/Kapton), and its ubiquity is primarily due to its temperature resistance and general durability.

Pipistrel Gets First Ever Type Certificate for an Electric Aeroplane

After years of intensive research and several successful award-winning electric aircraft models developed since 2007, Pipistrel has achieved a breakthrough feat in aviation history, having type certified the battery powered Velis Electro.