

Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 30, 2018

Five million electric vehicles for California by 2030
Taking action to further California's climate leadership, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed an executive order to boost the supply of zero-emission vehicles and charging and refueling stations in California. The Governor also detailed the new plan for investing $1.25 billion in cap-and-trade auction proceeds to reduce carbon pollution and improve public health and the environment.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 30, 2018

Key Themes at CES 2018
A number of IDTechEx analysts attended CES 2018, exploring the key themes prevalent in a variety of sectors, including: healthcare, neuroscience, 3D printing, e-textiles, haptics and electric vehicles.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 29, 2018

Tesla on autopilot crashes into a fire engine
A Tesla Model S traveling at 65 mph crashed into a stationary fire truck, the electric car was on Autopilot when the collision happened.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 29, 2018

Robotic network to explore Antarctic ice shelves
One of the biggest unknowns for the future of Earth's climate is Antarctica, where the West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds so much ice that if it collapsed could bring several feet of rising seas. A new partnership will use a robotic network to observe the conditions beneath a floating Antarctic ice shelf.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 26, 2018

Agricultural robots and drones could become a $35Bn industry by 2038?
Robotic technology is quietly transforming the world of agriculture. In this article, we demonstrate how diverse this emerging industry is in terms of forms, functions and fortunes.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 25, 2018

Volvo will start selling electric trucks in 2019
In 2019 Volvo Trucks will start selling electric medium-duty trucks in Europe, and the first units will be put into operation together with a few selected reference customers already this year.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 23, 2018

First new TX eCITY London taxi handed over to London cabbie
It's a landmark day for London and its thousands of taxi drivers and passengers as the very first all-new electric TX taxi from the London EV Company has been handed over.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 22, 2018

Zero emission ship carrot and stick
As discussed in the IDTechEx report Electric Boats and Ships, there are several ways a boat or ship can be zero emission. It can be a fuel cell hybrid if the fuel is available where needed or pure electric where suitable charging is deployed. It can be an energy independent electric vehicle never needing fuel or charging stations.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 19, 2018

AI for coming mirrorless cars
The industry's highest performing automotive camera technology that detects various object types at distances of up to about 100 meters, which will enable drivers to receive advanced warning for enhanced driving safety in coming mirrorless cars.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 19, 2018

The biocomposite market cannot grow fast enough
Fibre reinforced polymers (FRPs) are predominantly made of synthetic fibres, such as glass or carbon, and a petrochemically sourced thermosetting resin or thermoplastic matrix. However, natural fibres and resins are on the rise because of their beneficial properties, competitive cost, legislative drivers, and consumer preferences.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 18, 2018

AirSpaceX presents flying electric taxi
Airspace Experience Technologies has revealed a sub-scale model of its autonomous, electric VTOL aircraft, "MOBi-ONE," designed to autonomously takeoff like a helicopter, fly like a plane, and transport passengers or cargo between urban centers, suburbs, and airports within 60 miles.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 17, 2018

Ford doubling electric vehicle spending to $11 billion by 2022
Ford will significantly increase its investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022 and have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its model lineup, Chairman Bill Ford said on Sunday at the Detroit auto show.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 16, 2018

GM to make autonomous car without steering wheel or pedals in 2019
General Motors filed a Safety Petition with the Department of Transportation for its fourth-generation self-driving Cruise AV, the first production-ready vehicle built from the start to operate safely on its own, with no driver, steering wheel, pedals or manual controls.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 16, 2018

Robotic luggage on the horizon
Travelmate is the first true fully autonomous suitcase. It works seamlessly in crowds and doesn't require any extra peripherals. Travelmate integrates with your smartphone to accomplish complex tasks that no other suitcase can do.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 15, 2018

Port of Amsterdam emission-free vessels discount
Inland navigation vessels with a zero-emission propulsion system receive a 20% discount on the inland harbour dues for the Amsterdam and Zaanstad port waters.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 12, 2018

Battery electric plane takes flight in Australia
The first serially-built Pipistrel Alpha Electro took flight in Australia. The aircraft took off from Perth's Jandakot Airport and conducted two circuits around Jandakot and went on to complete another seven hours of flying over the following two days.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 12, 2018

The world's first self-driving store
A fleet of on-demand, self-driving stores that licensed to retailers to power the most affordable on-demand delivery services across the world.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 10, 2018

EMotion all new electric vehicle from Fisker
The Electric Vehicle Renaissance has truly begun - one that must be met with both timeless, yet futuristic form and hyper-intelligent function, says Henrik Fisker.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 9, 2018

Roads Generate Electricity for Even the Toughest Tasks
A solar roof on a road will make twice as much electricity per unit area compared to a solar road and be more easily upgraded to affordable higher efficiency PV as it becomes available.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 30, 2018

Five million electric vehicles for California by 2030
Taking action to further California's climate leadership, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed an executive order to boost the supply of zero-emission vehicles and charging and refueling stations in California. The Governor also detailed the new plan for investing $1.25 billion in cap-and-trade auction proceeds to reduce carbon pollution and improve public health and the environment.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 29, 2018

Tesla on autopilot crashes into a fire engine
A Tesla Model S traveling at 65 mph crashed into a stationary fire truck, the electric car was on Autopilot when the collision happened.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 26, 2018

Agricultural robots and drones could become a $35Bn industry by 2038?
Robotic technology is quietly transforming the world of agriculture. In this article, we demonstrate how diverse this emerging industry is in terms of forms, functions and fortunes.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 23, 2018

First new TX eCITY London taxi handed over to London cabbie
It's a landmark day for London and its thousands of taxi drivers and passengers as the very first all-new electric TX taxi from the London EV Company has been handed over.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 19, 2018

AI for coming mirrorless cars
The industry's highest performing automotive camera technology that detects various object types at distances of up to about 100 meters, which will enable drivers to receive advanced warning for enhanced driving safety in coming mirrorless cars.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 18, 2018

AirSpaceX presents flying electric taxi
Airspace Experience Technologies has revealed a sub-scale model of its autonomous, electric VTOL aircraft, "MOBi-ONE," designed to autonomously takeoff like a helicopter, fly like a plane, and transport passengers or cargo between urban centers, suburbs, and airports within 60 miles.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 16, 2018

GM to make autonomous car without steering wheel or pedals in 2019
General Motors filed a Safety Petition with the Department of Transportation for its fourth-generation self-driving Cruise AV, the first production-ready vehicle built from the start to operate safely on its own, with no driver, steering wheel, pedals or manual controls.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 15, 2018

Port of Amsterdam emission-free vessels discount
Inland navigation vessels with a zero-emission propulsion system receive a 20% discount on the inland harbour dues for the Amsterdam and Zaanstad port waters.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 12, 2018

The world's first self-driving store
A fleet of on-demand, self-driving stores that licensed to retailers to power the most affordable on-demand delivery services across the world.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 9, 2018

Roads Generate Electricity for Even the Toughest Tasks
A solar roof on a road will make twice as much electricity per unit area compared to a solar road and be more easily upgraded to affordable higher efficiency PV as it becomes available.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 30, 2018

Key Themes at CES 2018
A number of IDTechEx analysts attended CES 2018, exploring the key themes prevalent in a variety of sectors, including: healthcare, neuroscience, 3D printing, e-textiles, haptics and electric vehicles.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 29, 2018

Robotic network to explore Antarctic ice shelves
One of the biggest unknowns for the future of Earth's climate is Antarctica, where the West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds so much ice that if it collapsed could bring several feet of rising seas. A new partnership will use a robotic network to observe the conditions beneath a floating Antarctic ice shelf.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 25, 2018

Volvo will start selling electric trucks in 2019
In 2019 Volvo Trucks will start selling electric medium-duty trucks in Europe, and the first units will be put into operation together with a few selected reference customers already this year.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 22, 2018

Zero emission ship carrot and stick
As discussed in the IDTechEx report Electric Boats and Ships, there are several ways a boat or ship can be zero emission. It can be a fuel cell hybrid if the fuel is available where needed or pure electric where suitable charging is deployed. It can be an energy independent electric vehicle never needing fuel or charging stations.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 19, 2018

The biocomposite market cannot grow fast enough
Fibre reinforced polymers (FRPs) are predominantly made of synthetic fibres, such as glass or carbon, and a petrochemically sourced thermosetting resin or thermoplastic matrix. However, natural fibres and resins are on the rise because of their beneficial properties, competitive cost, legislative drivers, and consumer preferences.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 17, 2018

Ford doubling electric vehicle spending to $11 billion by 2022
Ford will significantly increase its investments in electric vehicles to $11 billion by 2022 and have 40 hybrid and fully electric vehicles in its model lineup, Chairman Bill Ford said on Sunday at the Detroit auto show.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 16, 2018

Robotic luggage on the horizon
Travelmate is the first true fully autonomous suitcase. It works seamlessly in crowds and doesn't require any extra peripherals. Travelmate integrates with your smartphone to accomplish complex tasks that no other suitcase can do.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 12, 2018

Battery electric plane takes flight in Australia
The first serially-built Pipistrel Alpha Electro took flight in Australia. The aircraft took off from Perth's Jandakot Airport and conducted two circuits around Jandakot and went on to complete another seven hours of flying over the following two days.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jan 10, 2018

EMotion all new electric vehicle from Fisker
The Electric Vehicle Renaissance has truly begun - one that must be met with both timeless, yet futuristic form and hyper-intelligent function, says Henrik Fisker.