

Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 29, 2016

Unmanned undersea vehicle can operate autonomously for months
Boeing has introduced Echo Voyager, its latest unmanned, undersea vehicle, which can operate autonomously for months at a time thanks to a hybrid rechargeable power system and modular payload bay.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 28, 2016

New research reveals German drivers prefer plug-in hybrids
Drivers now consider plug-in hybrid vehicles to be more attractive and practical than conventional hybrids, a survey commissioned by GKN Driveline has revealed.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 25, 2016

Smart Materials, Electric Vehicles: The Future Revealed
Uniquely the IDTechEx Show! in Berlin on 27-28 April (www.IDTechEx.com/Europe) reveals the future of electric vehicle technology and other green technologies.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 25, 2016

Fuel cell vehicles back in focus
Something is stirring in the field of fuel cell vehicles.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 25, 2016

First phase of guidance notes for drones and UAS launched
New guidance approach supports industry in the safe and effective deployment of next generation drone and unmanned aircraft systems technology that can significantly improve productivity gains through reducing risk exposure, survey times and in-service inspection costs of offshore, marine and onshore infrastructure.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 24, 2016

First pure electric double decker buses on streets of London
A short ceremony welcomed the arrival on London streets of a global first - a completely emissions free pure electric double decker especially designed and developed for Transport for London by BYD.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 23, 2016

New autonomous pizza delivery robot
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited has unveiled plans for its newest team member - an autonomous delivery vehicle named DRU.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 22, 2016

New UAV can launch from underwater for aerial missions
Researchers have developed an innovative unmanned aerial vehicle that can stay on station beneath the water, then launch into the air to perform a variety of missions.
IDTechEx Research Subscribers

Emerging trends in the robotics industry
Following a previous article summarising the top level markets and trends in robotics, Dr Jon Harrop describes the emerging trends that will drive the evolution of the robotics space in the near future. Key topics of discussion are collaborative robotics, mobile robotics (including UAVs, UGVs and AUVs), trends in surgical and agricultural robots, geographical robotics interest from Japan, and the impact of the Chinese robotics market on the global picture.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 21, 2016

Hybrid, solar and biofuel-powered aircraft
Scientist and former yachtsman Raphael Dinelli has developed the 'Eraole', a hybrid, solar and biofuel-powered aircraft.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 18, 2016

IDTechEx powers electric vehicle and energy storage startups in Berlin
The large IDTechEx Show! in Berlin April 27-28 with over 2500 paying delegates once again invests in startups.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 18, 2016

Energy independent electric vehicles: here come the benefits!
Energy independent electric vehicles (EIVs) vary from the new Inergy boat entirely driven by a 70kW vertical wind turbine to the autonomous solar aircraft flying at 60,000 feet for five years on sunshine alone.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 16, 2016

Orchestration of systems of mobile robots
Modern mobile robots have increasingly practical capabilities. Yet, while the capabilities of such mobile robots are impressive, how useful is a single mobile robot?
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 15, 2016

Lithium-ion battery famine will favour new powertrain
We have had a feast of lithium-ion batteries as the number of manufacturers has doubled to 200 and pure electric cars have been late in arriving. Now that will change even with the gigafactories.
IDTechEx Research Subscribers

A market snapshot of the robotics industry
Dr Jon Harrop presents IDTechEx's most recent work in robotics. This article covers the current market sectors for robotics today (including industrial, military, professional and personal robots), the value chain, and the key trends in this industry.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 14, 2016

GKN brings supercar hybrid technology to mass market
GKN Driveline is transferring hybrid technology from super sports cars such as the Porsche 918 Spyder and BMW i8 into affordable compact vehicles.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 11, 2016

Unorthodox unmanned aircraft pushes the limits of technology
Aurora's Phase 2 design for VTOL X-Plane envisions an unmanned aircraft with two large rear wings and two smaller front canards—short winglets mounted near the nose of the aircraft.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 11, 2016

Webinar Tuesday 22 March: Mild Hybrid 48V Vehicles 2016-2031
IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 22 March 2016.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 10, 2016

Daimler invests 500 million Euros in new battery factory
Daimler is expanding its activities in the area of electromobility and investing around 500 million Euros in the construction of a new battery factory. This
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 29, 2016

Unmanned undersea vehicle can operate autonomously for months
Boeing has introduced Echo Voyager, its latest unmanned, undersea vehicle, which can operate autonomously for months at a time thanks to a hybrid rechargeable power system and modular payload bay.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 25, 2016

Smart Materials, Electric Vehicles: The Future Revealed
Uniquely the IDTechEx Show! in Berlin on 27-28 April (www.IDTechEx.com/Europe) reveals the future of electric vehicle technology and other green technologies.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 25, 2016

First phase of guidance notes for drones and UAS launched
New guidance approach supports industry in the safe and effective deployment of next generation drone and unmanned aircraft systems technology that can significantly improve productivity gains through reducing risk exposure, survey times and in-service inspection costs of offshore, marine and onshore infrastructure.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 23, 2016

New autonomous pizza delivery robot
Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited has unveiled plans for its newest team member - an autonomous delivery vehicle named DRU.
IDTechEx Research Subscribers

Emerging trends in the robotics industry
Following a previous article summarising the top level markets and trends in robotics, Dr Jon Harrop describes the emerging trends that will drive the evolution of the robotics space in the near future. Key topics of discussion are collaborative robotics, mobile robotics (including UAVs, UGVs and AUVs), trends in surgical and agricultural robots, geographical robotics interest from Japan, and the impact of the Chinese robotics market on the global picture.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 18, 2016

IDTechEx powers electric vehicle and energy storage startups in Berlin
The large IDTechEx Show! in Berlin April 27-28 with over 2500 paying delegates once again invests in startups.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 16, 2016

Orchestration of systems of mobile robots
Modern mobile robots have increasingly practical capabilities. Yet, while the capabilities of such mobile robots are impressive, how useful is a single mobile robot?
IDTechEx Research Subscribers

A market snapshot of the robotics industry
Dr Jon Harrop presents IDTechEx's most recent work in robotics. This article covers the current market sectors for robotics today (including industrial, military, professional and personal robots), the value chain, and the key trends in this industry.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 11, 2016

Unorthodox unmanned aircraft pushes the limits of technology
Aurora's Phase 2 design for VTOL X-Plane envisions an unmanned aircraft with two large rear wings and two smaller front canards—short winglets mounted near the nose of the aircraft.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 10, 2016

Daimler invests 500 million Euros in new battery factory
Daimler is expanding its activities in the area of electromobility and investing around 500 million Euros in the construction of a new battery factory. This
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 28, 2016

New research reveals German drivers prefer plug-in hybrids
Drivers now consider plug-in hybrid vehicles to be more attractive and practical than conventional hybrids, a survey commissioned by GKN Driveline has revealed.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 25, 2016

Fuel cell vehicles back in focus
Something is stirring in the field of fuel cell vehicles.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 24, 2016

First pure electric double decker buses on streets of London
A short ceremony welcomed the arrival on London streets of a global first - a completely emissions free pure electric double decker especially designed and developed for Transport for London by BYD.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 22, 2016

New UAV can launch from underwater for aerial missions
Researchers have developed an innovative unmanned aerial vehicle that can stay on station beneath the water, then launch into the air to perform a variety of missions.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 21, 2016

Hybrid, solar and biofuel-powered aircraft
Scientist and former yachtsman Raphael Dinelli has developed the 'Eraole', a hybrid, solar and biofuel-powered aircraft.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 18, 2016

Energy independent electric vehicles: here come the benefits!
Energy independent electric vehicles (EIVs) vary from the new Inergy boat entirely driven by a 70kW vertical wind turbine to the autonomous solar aircraft flying at 60,000 feet for five years on sunshine alone.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 15, 2016

Lithium-ion battery famine will favour new powertrain
We have had a feast of lithium-ion batteries as the number of manufacturers has doubled to 200 and pure electric cars have been late in arriving. Now that will change even with the gigafactories.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 14, 2016

GKN brings supercar hybrid technology to mass market
GKN Driveline is transferring hybrid technology from super sports cars such as the Porsche 918 Spyder and BMW i8 into affordable compact vehicles.
Electric Vehicles Research
Mar 11, 2016

Webinar Tuesday 22 March: Mild Hybrid 48V Vehicles 2016-2031
IDTechEx are hosting a free webinar on Tuesday 22 March 2016.