Electric vehicles

Over the past couple of years, IDTechEx has reported on the emergence of commercial robotaxi services but has always needed to caveat this with the fact that they have been heavily restricted. Well, in 2024, the shackles are coming off, and the industry is getting ready for take-off.

Communication between passengers and the vehicle is clearer with HUDs, which can make for a safer journey. Customization is also a highly desirable feature for drivers when choosing how they interact with their vehicle.

Thursday 21 November 2024 - Despite a Challenging Year, Regulations and Technologies Are Set to Transform the Electric Vehicle Market in 2025; Deep dive into global and regional sales figures up to H1 2024, including PHEV and BEV sales, and key OEMs; Overview of the Li-ion battery market by cathode and capacity (kWh); Breakdown of the EU CO2 regulations and positioning of OEMs in advance of 2025 rule changes; Growth of the electric pickup market in the US, and EPA/CARB regulation breakdown; Technology trends, 800V architectures, and evolving motor choices; Market outlook until 2045

The future of the automotive industry is heading towards the acceptance of automation and the enforcement of electrification. Despite the crossover of these two phenomena becoming increasingly present within the automotive industry, automation and electrification individually offer unique environmental and safety benefits to vehicles and their passengers.

Tuesday 19 November 2024 - Electric car sales and market growth analysis; Key charging trends, including cable-based conduction and other technologies; Charging beyond private cars, including MW charging for trucks and fleet charging, and DC fast charging; Market overview of the charging infrastructure industry, including key player performance; Off-grid charging solutions for rural, industrial, and grid constrained situations

On Tuesday, November 5th, millions of Americans went to the polls to vote for the 47th President of the United States. The results were emphatic: a second Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Senate. While this election will impact many aspects of the global economy, what do these results entail for one of the world's biggest automotive markets?

The Society of Automotive Engineers defines 6 levels (0 to 5) of autonomy available to vehicles, ranging from level 0 (no automation) to level 5 (full automation). To achieve level 4+, automotive OEMs and tier-one suppliers are required to expand their sensor suites beyond conventional cameras and radar, accompanied by reliable software to perceive the vehicle's surroundings.

Hydrogen and its derivatives (e.g. ammonia, methanol) will be crucial in decarbonizing diverse sectors and serving as energy carriers for global renewable energy transport. As a result, the market is seeing increased commercial interest from technology providers, engineering services, and project developers eager to capitalize on this expanding opportunity.

As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to reshape the automotive landscape, the integration of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology offers transformative potential for both the energy grid and vehicle owners.

Decarbonizing aviation could be the next big step for the sustainable transportation industry, and with the popularity of both national and international travel, there is opportunity emerging for both electric and hydrogen-powered planes.