

Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
May 12, 2025

Invisible Charging and Personable Cars - A Future of Automotives
Cars that wirelessly charge on the move, AI assistants to schedule in-vehicle meetings, and radar technology for advancing safety all boast the growing intelligence of automotive technologies. IDTechEx's portfolio of Electric Vehicles and Robotics & Autonomy market research reports showcase the latest technologies bringing an engaging and forward-thinking future of driving into reality.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
May 9, 2025

China Pushes Ahead in Battery Technology Race
This article discusses battery innovations in China and the role next-generation battery technologies play in improving battery performance and in enabling Europe and North America to build competitive battery industries.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
May 6, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on the Hyperactive Li-ion Batteries Recycling Market
Thursday 22 May 2025 - IDTechEx Discusses the Hyperactive Li-ion Batteries Recycling Market: Key Trends, Technologies, and Outlook; An introduction to Li-ion battery demand, LIB circular economy and recycling; A snapshot into key Li-ion battery recycling market trends and key player activity; Key trends in LIB recycling technologies, including cathode, direct, graphite anode, and binder recycling; A keynote on LIB Battery Regulation in the EU; IDTechEx's outlook and conclusions on the global Li-ion battery recycling market
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
May 1, 2025

Webinar: The Status and Role of Next-Gen Li-ion Battery Technologies
Wednesday 14 May 2025 - The Status and Role of Next-Generation Li-ion Battery Technologies; Next generation anode materials such as silicon, lithium and anode-free designs; Innovations in cathode active materials and their manufacture; Li-S developments; Key cost and resource consideration from advanced Li-ion battery chemistries; IDTechEx's outlook for advanced Li-ion technology
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 30, 2025

AI Enhanced Safety - IDTechEx Explores AI Within the Battery Sector
AI and machine learning methods can be used across a battery's entire life, from material discovery and cell testing to second-life assessment, to enhance new developments and diagnostic capabilities.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 30, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on Metal-Organic Frameworks
Tuesday 13 May 2025 - Are Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) Ready for Large Scale Commercialization?; An overview of emerging MOF-based technologies approaching commercialization; Material choices and considerations for MOFs in key applications, such as carbon capture and water harvesting; Scaling MOF production for industrial applications; Market status and outlook for MOF demand based on IDTechEx forecasts
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 29, 2025

Sodium-ion: The Battery Built for Trade Resilience
In a world where energy security increasingly intertwines with national security, the global battery supply chain has become a critical focal point of international tensions. As trade barriers rise and geopolitical rivalries intensify, sodium-ion battery technology emerges as a strategic alternative that promises greater self-reliance and reduced vulnerability to global supply chain disruptions.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 28, 2025

Fire Protection Materials - Minimizing Fire Risks in EVs
The multitude of battery chemistries available for different EV types means that a variety of safety materials to accommodate their requirements are also necessary. IDTechEx's VP of Research, Dr James Edmondson, presented at the Plastics in Electric & Autonomous Vehicles Conference 2025 - SPE Automotive Division on topics including evolving vehicle technology and materials, while Technology Analyst, Mika Takahashi, covered the wider EV sector.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 28, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on the Ion Exchange Membrane Market
Thursday 15 May 2025 - How and Why the Ion Exchange Membrane Market Is Preparing for Growth in the Coming Next Decade; An overview of ion exchange membrane materials and their common applications; Key performance requirements and material development trends; Growth markets for ion exchange membrane technology; An overview of the state of the ion exchange membrane market in 2025 and IDTechEx's 10-year market outlook
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 28, 2025

Fusion Energy: No Longer "30 Years Away"?
In the past 5 years, the commercial perception of fusion energy has shifted considerably and is now increasingly seen as a key component of the green energy transition. But what factors led to this shift, and what does a realistic future for the fusion energy industry look like?
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 22, 2025

US Tariffs' Impact on the EV Charging Market
This article analyzes the significant impact of recent US tariffs on the EV charging market, affecting both the physical charging equipment and the broader electrical infrastructure required to support it.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 21, 2025

Li-ion Battery Recycling Market to Reach US$52B in Value by 2045
IDTechEx forecasts the Li-ion battery recycling market to grow to US$52B in value by 2045, given the increasing availability of retired Li-ion batteries over the coming decades. Key sources of feedstock will include electric vehicle batteries, and Li-ion batteries from energy storage systems, consumer electronics, alongside manufacturing scrap.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 18, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on the Global Sodium-Ion Battery Market
Wednesday 30 April 2025 - Sodium-Ion Batteries: Navigating the Path to Commercial Maturity. The following aspects will be addressed: Impact of historically low lithium prices on sodium-ion's economic viability; Alternative value propositions beyond cost, including material availability and application-specific advantages; Sodium-ion battery players and commercialisation efforts; and IDTechEx outlook for sodium-ion batteries by 2030
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 17, 2025

The Efficiency and Energy Density of Lithium Metal Batteries
The lithium metal battery market is gaining ever-growing interest due to the enhanced energy density of lithium when compared with graphite anodes. This could be particularly important within one of the main applications for this technology, the electric vehicle market, which currently represents the largest sector for global battery demand.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 16, 2025

How EV Fire Protection Changes with Cell Chemistry
Fire safety continues to be a key topic for electric vehicles (EVs) as the market continues to grow. In this article, IDTechEx discusses the different types of EV battery chemistry and its impact on thermal runaway safety.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 15, 2025

Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Set to Become Billion-Dollar Industry
Lithium-sulfur is already seeing development across multiple continents and is expected to achieve mass production by 2033. IDTechEx predicts that by 2035, the lithium-sulfur market will exceed US$1.3 billion.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 14, 2025

The Rising Significance of Raw Materials for the Li-Ion Industry
Battery raw materials are in the spotlight as lithium-ion demand surges alongside growing emphasis on sustainability. Variations in material emission intensities suggest that major decarbonization opportunities exist in raw materials sourcing.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 11, 2025

The Battery Comeback - Second-Life EV Batteries
Second-life EV battery assessments can be carried out using diagnostic tools and software, with some newer approaches taking just ten minutes instead of a few hours with regular cycling methods. Second-life battery repurposing and accurate battery health assessments will become increasingly important alongside the growing availability of end-of-life (EOL) EV batteries.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 7, 2025

Solid-State Battery Commercialization: Mass Production Taking Off
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are heralded as a transformative innovation in energy storage (ES), offering numerous advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These benefits position SSBs as a cornerstone of the next generation of battery technologies, with the potential to reshape industries reliant on ES.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
May 12, 2025

Invisible Charging and Personable Cars - A Future of Automotives
Cars that wirelessly charge on the move, AI assistants to schedule in-vehicle meetings, and radar technology for advancing safety all boast the growing intelligence of automotive technologies. IDTechEx's portfolio of Electric Vehicles and Robotics & Autonomy market research reports showcase the latest technologies bringing an engaging and forward-thinking future of driving into reality.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
May 6, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on the Hyperactive Li-ion Batteries Recycling Market
Thursday 22 May 2025 - IDTechEx Discusses the Hyperactive Li-ion Batteries Recycling Market: Key Trends, Technologies, and Outlook; An introduction to Li-ion battery demand, LIB circular economy and recycling; A snapshot into key Li-ion battery recycling market trends and key player activity; Key trends in LIB recycling technologies, including cathode, direct, graphite anode, and binder recycling; A keynote on LIB Battery Regulation in the EU; IDTechEx's outlook and conclusions on the global Li-ion battery recycling market
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 30, 2025

AI Enhanced Safety - IDTechEx Explores AI Within the Battery Sector
AI and machine learning methods can be used across a battery's entire life, from material discovery and cell testing to second-life assessment, to enhance new developments and diagnostic capabilities.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 29, 2025

Sodium-ion: The Battery Built for Trade Resilience
In a world where energy security increasingly intertwines with national security, the global battery supply chain has become a critical focal point of international tensions. As trade barriers rise and geopolitical rivalries intensify, sodium-ion battery technology emerges as a strategic alternative that promises greater self-reliance and reduced vulnerability to global supply chain disruptions.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 28, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on the Ion Exchange Membrane Market
Thursday 15 May 2025 - How and Why the Ion Exchange Membrane Market Is Preparing for Growth in the Coming Next Decade; An overview of ion exchange membrane materials and their common applications; Key performance requirements and material development trends; Growth markets for ion exchange membrane technology; An overview of the state of the ion exchange membrane market in 2025 and IDTechEx's 10-year market outlook
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 22, 2025

US Tariffs' Impact on the EV Charging Market
This article analyzes the significant impact of recent US tariffs on the EV charging market, affecting both the physical charging equipment and the broader electrical infrastructure required to support it.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 18, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on the Global Sodium-Ion Battery Market
Wednesday 30 April 2025 - Sodium-Ion Batteries: Navigating the Path to Commercial Maturity. The following aspects will be addressed: Impact of historically low lithium prices on sodium-ion's economic viability; Alternative value propositions beyond cost, including material availability and application-specific advantages; Sodium-ion battery players and commercialisation efforts; and IDTechEx outlook for sodium-ion batteries by 2030
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 16, 2025

How EV Fire Protection Changes with Cell Chemistry
Fire safety continues to be a key topic for electric vehicles (EVs) as the market continues to grow. In this article, IDTechEx discusses the different types of EV battery chemistry and its impact on thermal runaway safety.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 14, 2025

The Rising Significance of Raw Materials for the Li-Ion Industry
Battery raw materials are in the spotlight as lithium-ion demand surges alongside growing emphasis on sustainability. Variations in material emission intensities suggest that major decarbonization opportunities exist in raw materials sourcing.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 7, 2025

Solid-State Battery Commercialization: Mass Production Taking Off
Solid-state batteries (SSBs) are heralded as a transformative innovation in energy storage (ES), offering numerous advantages over traditional lithium-ion batteries. These benefits position SSBs as a cornerstone of the next generation of battery technologies, with the potential to reshape industries reliant on ES.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
May 9, 2025

China Pushes Ahead in Battery Technology Race
This article discusses battery innovations in China and the role next-generation battery technologies play in improving battery performance and in enabling Europe and North America to build competitive battery industries.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
May 1, 2025

Webinar: The Status and Role of Next-Gen Li-ion Battery Technologies
Wednesday 14 May 2025 - The Status and Role of Next-Generation Li-ion Battery Technologies; Next generation anode materials such as silicon, lithium and anode-free designs; Innovations in cathode active materials and their manufacture; Li-S developments; Key cost and resource consideration from advanced Li-ion battery chemistries; IDTechEx's outlook for advanced Li-ion technology
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 30, 2025

Upcoming Webinar on Metal-Organic Frameworks
Tuesday 13 May 2025 - Are Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) Ready for Large Scale Commercialization?; An overview of emerging MOF-based technologies approaching commercialization; Material choices and considerations for MOFs in key applications, such as carbon capture and water harvesting; Scaling MOF production for industrial applications; Market status and outlook for MOF demand based on IDTechEx forecasts
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 28, 2025

Fire Protection Materials - Minimizing Fire Risks in EVs
The multitude of battery chemistries available for different EV types means that a variety of safety materials to accommodate their requirements are also necessary. IDTechEx's VP of Research, Dr James Edmondson, presented at the Plastics in Electric & Autonomous Vehicles Conference 2025 - SPE Automotive Division on topics including evolving vehicle technology and materials, while Technology Analyst, Mika Takahashi, covered the wider EV sector.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 28, 2025

Fusion Energy: No Longer "30 Years Away"?
In the past 5 years, the commercial perception of fusion energy has shifted considerably and is now increasingly seen as a key component of the green energy transition. But what factors led to this shift, and what does a realistic future for the fusion energy industry look like?
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 21, 2025

Li-ion Battery Recycling Market to Reach US$52B in Value by 2045
IDTechEx forecasts the Li-ion battery recycling market to grow to US$52B in value by 2045, given the increasing availability of retired Li-ion batteries over the coming decades. Key sources of feedstock will include electric vehicle batteries, and Li-ion batteries from energy storage systems, consumer electronics, alongside manufacturing scrap.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 17, 2025

The Efficiency and Energy Density of Lithium Metal Batteries
The lithium metal battery market is gaining ever-growing interest due to the enhanced energy density of lithium when compared with graphite anodes. This could be particularly important within one of the main applications for this technology, the electric vehicle market, which currently represents the largest sector for global battery demand.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 15, 2025

Lithium-Sulfur Batteries Set to Become Billion-Dollar Industry
Lithium-sulfur is already seeing development across multiple continents and is expected to achieve mass production by 2033. IDTechEx predicts that by 2035, the lithium-sulfur market will exceed US$1.3 billion.
Advanced Batteries & Energy Storage Research
Apr 11, 2025

The Battery Comeback - Second-Life EV Batteries
Second-life EV battery assessments can be carried out using diagnostic tools and software, with some newer approaches taking just ten minutes instead of a few hours with regular cycling methods. Second-life battery repurposing and accurate battery health assessments will become increasingly important alongside the growing availability of end-of-life (EOL) EV batteries.