External press release
16 Nov 2021

Gibraltar Merges Four Solar Brands Into One - Introducting Terrasmart
RBI Solar, SolarBOS, Sunfig and TerraSmart, all part of the renewable energy group of Gibraltar, announced they are unifying under a shared brand, Terrasmart, to deliver a seamless customer experience through integrated product lines and services.
External press release
16 Nov 2021

Carbon Neutral Drive Boosted Greater Manchester and Octopus Energy
Greater Manchester has struck a new partnership with Octopus Energy Group in its bid to become carbon neutral by 2038, 12 years ahead of the UK target date.
External press release
16 Nov 2021

Peter Vardy Group Charge Ahead with Zoom EV to Aid EV Transition
Scottish automotive retail group, Peter Vardy, has partnered with electric vehicle specialist, Zoom EV, to provide customers with a bundle of services and benefits that simplifies the switch to electric.
15 Nov 2021

Net Zero Space: Initiative to Combat Space Debris
The "Net Zero Space" initiative which has been launched with support from several leading players in the space industry. The ambition of this international alliance is to create a sustainable outer space environment in 2030 by initiating immediate action to contain and mitigate the generation of in-orbit debris.
15 Nov 2021

Farizon Auto Ultimate Commercial Vehicle: 'Homtruck'
Geely Holding Group's commercial vehicle brand, Farizon Auto, unveiled its next generation smart new energy semi-truck, the Homtruck, with production and first deliveries planned for early 2024.
15 Nov 2021

Melbourne Could Provide 74% of Electricity Needs with Solar
New modelling, on a scale ranging from individual structures through to neighbourhoods and an entire city, has shown that buildings in the City of Melbourne could provide 74% of their own electricity needs if solar technology is fully integrated into roofs, walls and windows.
15 Nov 2021

New Method Resolves Materials Joining in Solid-State Batteries
Scientists have developed a scalable, low-cost method to improve the joining of materials in solid-state batteries, resolving one of the big challenges in the commercial development of safe, long-lived energy storage systems.
Full profile interview
15 Nov 2021

Canatu
Canatu is a Finnish carbon nanomaterial developer, delivering engineered solutions based on carbon nanotubes and its proprietary carbon nanobud (carbon nanotube and fullerene hybrid) material. The company's focus is in the automotive and semiconductor industries. It is able to manufacture freestanding carbon nanotube films at thicknesses in the tens on nanometres.
15 Nov 2021

Development of 3D Printed Smart Helmets for the Military
Researchers have received $1.3 million from the Office of Naval Research through the Defense Research University Instrumentation Program to create the world's first printable military "smart helmet" using industrial-grade 3D printers.
15 Nov 2021

A Flexible New System for Creating Soft Robotics
Researchers have invented bubble casting, a new way to make soft robots using "fancy balloons" that change shape in predictable ways when inflated with air.
15 Nov 2021

CyborGoats find their way into Norwegian villages
When grazing goats that are wearing this new technology hear a beep, it alerts them to stay within the invisible boundary of the grazing area. If they don't, a digital collar around their necks gives them a small electric shock.
Update interview
12 Nov 2021

Evonik
Evonik Industries AG is the second largest chemicals company in Germany, and one of the largest specialty chemicals companies in the world. In October 2021, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr. Hydra Rodrigues spoke to Evonik's Research, Development & Innovation Project Manager, Dr. Anna Pougin, at the Carbon Capture Technology Expo Europe.
Full profile interview
12 Nov 2021

Liquid Wind
Liquid Wind is a Swedish startup developing carbon-neutral methanol from carbon dioxide emissions and green hydrogen primarily for the shipping sector. In October 2021, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr. Hydra Rodrigues spoke to Liquid Wind's Caroline Halldén (Public Policy, Business Development & Project Management) and Felix Jung (Sustainability & Planning Specialist) at the Carbon Capture Technology Expo Europe.
12 Nov 2021

Subaru's First Global All-Electric Vehicle Solterra Makes World Debut
Subaru Corporation unveiled the new battery electric vehicle Solterra, the brand's first battery electric vehicle to be launched globally.
Full profile interview
12 Nov 2021

LanzaTech
LanzaTech is a biotech company developing gas fermentation technology to create valuable products - such as jet fuel and high-value chemicals - using waste gas streams. In November 2021, IDTechEx Technology Analyst Dr. Hydra Rodrigues spoke to Babette Pettersen, vice-president (Europe) at LanzaTech.
External press release
12 Nov 2021

First Carbon Credits Issued for Namene Solar in Zambia
The first carbon credits have been issued for solar company Namene Solar's climate project in Zambia, which replaces fossil fuel-based lighting with portable solar lights.
Background
12 Nov 2021

Henkel: EV Battery Fire Protection
Henkel recently hosted a webinar describing their materials for thermal runaway propagation prevention in EV battery packs.
12 Nov 2021

Upcoming Webinar - The Development of 5g in 2021 and Its Prospects
Wednesday 17 November 2021 - Over the last year, we've seen an increasing number of 5G consumer network rollouts and field testing around the world. This webinar discusses an overview of 5G development; 5G commercial deployment; an overview of 5G application; and much more.
11 Nov 2021

CRISPR-based Rapid Diagnostic Tool for SARS-CoV-2
Blending experts from molecular genetics, chemistry and health sciences, researchers have created a rapid diagnostic technology that detects SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The new SENSR (sensitive enzymatic nucleic acid sequence reporter) is based on CRISPR gene-editing technology that allows speedy detection of pathogens by identifying genetic sequences in their DNA or RNA.
11 Nov 2021

Algorithm Powered Bionic Clothing for People with Mobility Differences
Cionic, a company committed to improving the lives of people with mobility differences by helping them move more independently through bionic clothing, has conducted trials in the San Francisco Bay Area that resulted in an average improvement of 143% to foot drop across trial participants of Cionic's Neural Sleeve gait study.