

External Company Press Release

Warburtons Zero Emission FUSO eCanter
The UK's largest bakery brand has underscored its commitment to the rise of battery-powered truck technology by commissioning its first FUSO eCanter.
External Company Press Release

VARTA Opens New Lithium Ion Cell Factory at the Nördlingen Site
VARTA AG opened its new lithium-ion cell factory at the Nördlingen site on Monday. The new building is an important step for VARTA in its growth strategy.
IDTechEx Research Subscribers
Developments to Silicon Anode & Li-metal/Solid-State Batteries for EVs
This premium article covers recent developments to silicon anodes and Li-metal/solid-state cell designs (i.e. cells utilising Li-metal as the anode and a solid-electrolyte in place of an electrolyte soaked separator), highlighting the key companies with automotive partnerships and providing a comparison between these two key technology classes.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 29, 2021

England's First Hydrogen Double Decker Buses Launched
The Mayor of London has launched England's first ever hydrogen double decker buses, marking another major step towards making the bus fleet zero-emission and cleaning up London's toxic air.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 25, 2021

Upcoming Webinar - Solid-State Batteries: The EV Game Raisers?
Thursday 8 July 2021 - What are solid-state batteries?; Value propositions of solid-state batteries; Development trend of solid-state batteries; Overall market landscape; and Targeting markets
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 25, 2021

GM Will Boost EV and AV Investments to $35 Billion Through 2025
General Motors Co will increase its EV and AV investments from 2020 through 2025 to $35 billion, representing a 75 percent increase from its initial commitment announced prior to the pandemic.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 24, 2021

Electric Vehicles & DC Fast Charging: Moving to the Next Level
The IDTechEx report "Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles and Fleets 2021-2031" finds that the total number of electric vehicle charging outlets surpassed 1 million in 2020, with both China and Europe at or below the optimum 10 electric vehicles per charging outlet.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 24, 2021

Rio Tinto to Deploy World's First Fully Autonomous Water Trucks
Rio Tinto will deploy the world's first fully autonomous water trucks at its $2.6 billion Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The new vehicles, primarily used for dust suppression on site, will enhance productivity by enabling mine operations to digitally track water consumption and reduce waste.
External Company Press Release

Aberdeen City Council Begins Search for Hydrogen Hub Strategic Partner
The search for Aberdeen City Council's new joint venture partner to build an exciting new hydrogen hub in the city, which will be Scotland's first commercially scalable, investable hydrogen production site, has launched.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 23, 2021

Solid-State Battery Market Will Grow to $8 Billion by 2031
With an increasing number of players working in this field and some milestones being achieved, the solid-state battery market is expected to grow to $ 8 billion by 2031, according to IDTechEx's new report "Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2021-2031: Technology, Forecasts, Players".
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 23, 2021

Lead From Leaded Petrol Persists in London Air Despite '90s Ban
Lead levels in London's atmosphere have dropped drastically since lead additives in petrol were phased out, and currently meet UK air quality targets. However despite this drop, airborne particles in London are still highly lead-enriched compared to natural background levels, according to new research.
IDTechEx Research Subscribers
Electric Boats & Ships: Five Key Battery Suppliers
IDTechEx expects battery demand from maritime transport to grow rapidly for the next two decades. In this article, IDTechEx summarises five leading battery suppliers underpinning this transition.
IDTechEx Research Subscribers
EV Charging: Market Update, Trends & Industry Challenges
In this premium article, IDTechEx explains the different charging types and explores the market and technology trends within them.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 21, 2021

Rolls-Royce Developing Aviation Energy Storage Technology
Rolls-Royce is developing energy storage systems that will enable aircraft to undertake zero emissions flights of over 100 miles on a single charge.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 21, 2021

Mayflower Autonomous Ship Begins Transatlantic Crossing Attempt
Ocean research non-profit ProMare and IBM have announced the Mayflower Autonomous Ship is now in international waters as it attempts to cross the Atlantic ocean and reach the United States.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 21, 2021

Volkswagen Plans to Use New 3D Printing Process in Vehicle Production
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of innovative 3D printers in car production. For the first time, the newest process - known as binder jetting - is being used to manufacture components at the company's main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany.
IDTechEx Research Subscribers

Swift Solar USA
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar PV technology company Swift Solar announced today that it secured more than $8 million in Series Seed 2 funding, with an additional $1.5 million expected to close soon, for a total of $9.6 million.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 18, 2021

Distributed Propulsion Aircraft Come to Market
The term distributed propulsion (DP) primarily refers to a fundamentally new form of wing that combines aerodynamics with thrust and zero emissions, resulting in numerous benefits.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 18, 2021

Join the IDTechEx Webinar: Race for the 1000 Mile Electric Car
Thursday 1 July 2021 - Electric car range will increase fourfold over the next 20 years. For many leaders that will mean way over 1000 miles. Short-range cars will be treated like ones with no aircon or sound system.
External Company Press Release

Warburtons Zero Emission FUSO eCanter
The UK's largest bakery brand has underscored its commitment to the rise of battery-powered truck technology by commissioning its first FUSO eCanter.
IDTechEx Research Subscribers
Developments to Silicon Anode & Li-metal/Solid-State Batteries for EVs
This premium article covers recent developments to silicon anodes and Li-metal/solid-state cell designs (i.e. cells utilising Li-metal as the anode and a solid-electrolyte in place of an electrolyte soaked separator), highlighting the key companies with automotive partnerships and providing a comparison between these two key technology classes.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 25, 2021

Upcoming Webinar - Solid-State Batteries: The EV Game Raisers?
Thursday 8 July 2021 - What are solid-state batteries?; Value propositions of solid-state batteries; Development trend of solid-state batteries; Overall market landscape; and Targeting markets
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 24, 2021

Electric Vehicles & DC Fast Charging: Moving to the Next Level
The IDTechEx report "Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles and Fleets 2021-2031" finds that the total number of electric vehicle charging outlets surpassed 1 million in 2020, with both China and Europe at or below the optimum 10 electric vehicles per charging outlet.
External Company Press Release

Aberdeen City Council Begins Search for Hydrogen Hub Strategic Partner
The search for Aberdeen City Council's new joint venture partner to build an exciting new hydrogen hub in the city, which will be Scotland's first commercially scalable, investable hydrogen production site, has launched.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 23, 2021

Lead From Leaded Petrol Persists in London Air Despite '90s Ban
Lead levels in London's atmosphere have dropped drastically since lead additives in petrol were phased out, and currently meet UK air quality targets. However despite this drop, airborne particles in London are still highly lead-enriched compared to natural background levels, according to new research.
IDTechEx Research Subscribers
EV Charging: Market Update, Trends & Industry Challenges
In this premium article, IDTechEx explains the different charging types and explores the market and technology trends within them.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 21, 2021

Mayflower Autonomous Ship Begins Transatlantic Crossing Attempt
Ocean research non-profit ProMare and IBM have announced the Mayflower Autonomous Ship is now in international waters as it attempts to cross the Atlantic ocean and reach the United States.
IDTechEx Research Subscribers

Swift Solar USA
SAN CARLOS, Calif., Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Solar PV technology company Swift Solar announced today that it secured more than $8 million in Series Seed 2 funding, with an additional $1.5 million expected to close soon, for a total of $9.6 million.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 18, 2021

Join the IDTechEx Webinar: Race for the 1000 Mile Electric Car
Thursday 1 July 2021 - Electric car range will increase fourfold over the next 20 years. For many leaders that will mean way over 1000 miles. Short-range cars will be treated like ones with no aircon or sound system.
External Company Press Release

VARTA Opens New Lithium Ion Cell Factory at the Nördlingen Site
VARTA AG opened its new lithium-ion cell factory at the Nördlingen site on Monday. The new building is an important step for VARTA in its growth strategy.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 29, 2021

England's First Hydrogen Double Decker Buses Launched
The Mayor of London has launched England's first ever hydrogen double decker buses, marking another major step towards making the bus fleet zero-emission and cleaning up London's toxic air.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 25, 2021

GM Will Boost EV and AV Investments to $35 Billion Through 2025
General Motors Co will increase its EV and AV investments from 2020 through 2025 to $35 billion, representing a 75 percent increase from its initial commitment announced prior to the pandemic.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 24, 2021

Rio Tinto to Deploy World's First Fully Autonomous Water Trucks
Rio Tinto will deploy the world's first fully autonomous water trucks at its $2.6 billion Gudai-Darri iron ore mine in Western Australia's Pilbara region. The new vehicles, primarily used for dust suppression on site, will enhance productivity by enabling mine operations to digitally track water consumption and reduce waste.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 23, 2021

Solid-State Battery Market Will Grow to $8 Billion by 2031
With an increasing number of players working in this field and some milestones being achieved, the solid-state battery market is expected to grow to $ 8 billion by 2031, according to IDTechEx's new report "Solid-State and Polymer Batteries 2021-2031: Technology, Forecasts, Players".
IDTechEx Research Subscribers
Electric Boats & Ships: Five Key Battery Suppliers
IDTechEx expects battery demand from maritime transport to grow rapidly for the next two decades. In this article, IDTechEx summarises five leading battery suppliers underpinning this transition.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 21, 2021

Rolls-Royce Developing Aviation Energy Storage Technology
Rolls-Royce is developing energy storage systems that will enable aircraft to undertake zero emissions flights of over 100 miles on a single charge.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 21, 2021

Volkswagen Plans to Use New 3D Printing Process in Vehicle Production
Volkswagen is pressing ahead with the use of innovative 3D printers in car production. For the first time, the newest process - known as binder jetting - is being used to manufacture components at the company's main plant in Wolfsburg, Germany.
Electric Vehicles Research
Jun 18, 2021

Distributed Propulsion Aircraft Come to Market
The term distributed propulsion (DP) primarily refers to a fundamentally new form of wing that combines aerodynamics with thrust and zero emissions, resulting in numerous benefits.