https://www.electricvehiclesresearch.com/ IDTechEx provides independent analysis on the development and application of RFID, Printed Electronics, Photovoltaics and Energy Harvesting en Copyright (C) IDTechEx Ltd Electric vehicles are continuing to play a vital role in decarbonizing the transport industry as they help with the shift away from fossil fuel reliance with their utilization of battery technologies. This article covers micro EVs, materials, and thermal management.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-expansion-of-electric-vehicle-tech-with-idtechex/35106?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/the-expansion-of-electric-vehicle-tech-with-idtechex/35106?rsst2id=3Thu, 06 Aug 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The battery management system (BMS) is described as the 'brain' of the battery. It is responsible for controlling operation, safety and thermal regulation, as well as interpreting data from the battery pack's sensor systems. This article discusses trends in BMS technology, and the potential to realize vehicle-level improvements to range, safety and lifetime.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-bms-innovations-can-improve-vehicle-charging-safety-and-lifetime/35084?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-bms-innovations-can-improve-vehicle-charging-safety-and-lifetime/35084?rsst2id=3Tue, 28 Jul 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) The UK Government has announced that it will invest more than £5 billion in drones and autonomous systems over the remainder of the current Parliament. This represents the UK's largest-ever investment in uncrewed warfare and reflects a wider shift in global defence procurement. Armed forces are placing greater emphasis on uncrewed platforms that can be deployed at scale, produced at relatively low cost, and updated rapidly.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/uk-5b-investment-accelerates-scale-up-of-military-uncrewed-systems/35078?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/uk-5b-investment-accelerates-scale-up-of-military-uncrewed-systems/35078?rsst2id=3Mon, 27 Jul 2026 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu) The market for electric off-highway machines has evolved rapidly in the last 5 years and continues to grow in its commercial relevance. This article highlights three key trends that will serve to shape the off-highway battery market over the next 10 years.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/three-key-trends-reshaping-the-electric-off-highway-machine-market/35066?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/three-key-trends-reshaping-the-electric-off-highway-machine-market/35066?rsst2id=3Fri, 24 Jul 2026 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani) A world where plastic products are biodegradable and biofuels are increasingly available is one that would see far less harmful emissions being released into the atmosphere. This article by IDTechEx covers bioplastics, biofuels, and sustainable chemicals.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seaweed-spoons-and-fossil-free-fuels-with-idtechex/35018?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/seaweed-spoons-and-fossil-free-fuels-with-idtechex/35018?rsst2id=3Wed, 15 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Hydrogen has a reputation for being one of the main renewable energy sources of the future that can hopefully help reduce global CO2 emissions across sectors such as energy storage systems and transportation. This article covers green and blue hydrogen, and fuel cell applications.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/green-hydrogen-blue-hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-tech-with-idtechex/34994?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/green-hydrogen-blue-hydrogen-and-fuel-cell-tech-with-idtechex/34994?rsst2id=3Tue, 07 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Maintaining optimum operating temperatures for applications where overheating and thermal runaway might be a risk is the role of thermal management technologies, which can vary greatly in approach depending on application type. This article covers thermal management for BESS and EVs.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/operating-optimally-with-thermal-management-technologies/34940?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/operating-optimally-with-thermal-management-technologies/34940?rsst2id=3Wed, 01 Jul 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The electric vehicle market has been steadily growing in recent years as part of global efforts to reduce harmful emissions and increase the overall sustainability of road transport. Demand for individual vehicle parts including battery cells and motors has therefore ramped up as a result.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/from-battery-management-to-motors-idtechex-covers-ev-tech/34914?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/from-battery-management-to-motors-idtechex-covers-ev-tech/34914?rsst2id=3Tue, 23 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Introducing sustainability goals to long standing, established industries can be difficult. However, global environmental awareness and ramped up regulations are proving to help make changes across major sectors, with the creation of bioproducts and reduced emission processes. This article covers bioplastics, biomanufacturing, and biofuels.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bioplastics-biofuels-and-biomanufacturing-sustainable-sectors/34893?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/bioplastics-biofuels-and-biomanufacturing-sustainable-sectors/34893?rsst2id=3Thu, 18 Jun 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) Amid slowdown in electric car sales, battery developers are increasingly pivoting towards non-car segments. Commercial vehicles, including medium- and heavy-duty trucks and light commercial vehicles, are experiencing rapid electrification, due to low battery costs. This article explores battery packs for commercial vehicles in North America and Europe.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/pack-manufacturers-rapid-growth-in-commercial-ev-markets/34888?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/pack-manufacturers-rapid-growth-in-commercial-ev-markets/34888?rsst2id=3Wed, 17 Jun 2026 ZZZd.parr@idtechex.com (Daniel Parr) The transition to 800V in electric vehicles has accelerated the commercialization of wide bandgap semiconductors, and has led to increased vehicle range, faster charging, and greater e-powertrain efficiency. AI data centers are being pushed to ever-increasing power ratings to support future generations of AI training and inference. Drawing inspiration directly from EV power electronics, the data center industry is working to develop the HVDC (800VDC) data center, enabled by wide bandgap power electronics innovations.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-800v-ev-innovations-are-redefining-ai-data-centers/34770?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/how-800v-ev-innovations-are-redefining-ai-data-centers/34770?rsst2id=3Wed, 03 Jun 2026 ZZZm.fall@idtechex.com (Matthew Fall) Future battery technologies beyond just NMC and LFP will be critical to the electrification of many off-highway machines. This article highlights which technologies are able to meet the unique demands of such machines and are expected to see greater adoption in the future off-highway market.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/emerging-battery-technologies-accelerate-off-highway-electrification/34771?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/emerging-battery-technologies-accelerate-off-highway-electrification/34771?rsst2id=3Tue, 26 May 2026 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani) IDTechEx analyst Pranav Jaswani discusses how the global battery demand for off-highway electric machines will grow to 45GWh by 2036.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electric-construction-agriculture-and-mining-machines-video/34766?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/electric-construction-agriculture-and-mining-machines-video/34766?rsst2id=3Tue, 19 May 2026 ZZZp.jaswani@idtechex.com (Pranav Jaswani) From AI in-car assistants to drone delivery helpers, the future of transportation is versatile and varied, thanks to the latest developments in robotics, autonomy, electric vehicles, and hydrogen.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-look-to-the-future-of-transportation-with-idtechex/34765?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/a-look-to-the-future-of-transportation-with-idtechex/34765?rsst2id=3Tue, 19 May 2026 ZZZl.schuett@idtechex.com (Lily-Rose Schuett) The drone industry is entering a more application-led phase of growth. After years of pilot projects and technology validation, the question for the market is shifting from whether drones can fly safely and collect data, to where they can deliver repeatable operational value at scale.https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/from-drone-market-growth-to-application-level-commercialization/34764?rsst2id=3https://www.idtechex.com/en/research-article/from-drone-market-growth-to-application-level-commercialization/34764?rsst2id=3Tue, 19 May 2026 ZZZs.fu@idtechex.com (Shihao Fu)